J Edgar

Last Tuesday I went to see J Edgar.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the incredible story of the most powerful man in 20th century America.

As founding director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover held onto the job for 47 tumultuous years. Admired, reviled and feared in equal measure, he served eight presidents and became virtually untouchable. Hoover placed great value on uncovering the secrets of friends and foes alike, but his own personal life was shrouded in gossip and speculation. Written by Dustin Lance Black, this is the first collaboration between veteran director Clint Eastwood and superstar Leonardo DiCaprio. Spanning seven decades, it covers key events of 20th-century American history as it explores Hoover's crucial relationships with the three people who were closest to him. After his stunning performance as Howard Hughes in 'The Aviator', DiCaprio is perfectly cast as Hoover. Armie Hammer plays Hoover's lifelong companion Clyde Tolson, with Naomi Watts as loyal secretary Helen Gandy and Judi Dench as doting mother Annie.