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The Curse of Edgar

Based on the bestselling novel by Marc Dugain, this original docudrama weaves unique archival footage within a fictional story and sheds a new light on J. Edgar Hoover. This film reveals the FBI director's battle to retain power from the Kennedy clan. From 1960 and 1963, two ideals of America come face to face and two sets of morals clash. Clyde Tolson, Hoover's right-hand man and secret lover, is the last survivor of this psychological drama. He recounts this intense political period when America's destiny has never been as dependent on one of the most powerful and mysterious figures of the time.

Top Cast

  • Brian Cox

    Brian Cox

    Edgar Hoover

  • Anthony Higgins

    Anthony Higgins

    Clyde Tolson

  • Keith Hill

    Keith Hill

    Psychoanalyst

  • Francis Huster

    Francis Huster

    Narrateur

  • Răzvan Hîncu

    Răzvan Hîncu

    Agent Fisk

  • Michael J. Reynolds

    Michael J. Reynolds

    Joe Kennedy

  • Finlay Robertson

    Finlay Robertson

    Robert Kennedy

Overview

Based on the bestselling novel by Marc Dugain, this original docudrama weaves unique archival footage within a fictional story and sheds a new light on J. Edgar Hoover. This film reveals the FBI director's battle to retain power from the Kennedy clan. From 1960 and 1963, two ideals of America come face to face and two sets of morals clash. Clyde Tolson, Hoover's right-hand man and secret lover, is the last survivor of this psychological drama. He recounts this intense political period when America's destiny has never been as dependent on one of the most powerful and mysterious figures of the time.

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