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The Curse of Edgar 2013 La Malédiction d'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.

Country France
Production Country France
Language French
Spoken Languages English , French
Gneres Drama , TV Movie
Production Companies Planète+ , Program 33
Release Date 27 October 2013
92 mins