The Curse of Edgar

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 27, 2013

Original language

French

Spoken languages

english, french

Countries

France

Production

Program 33,Planète+,Planète+, Program 33

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2767868