Directed by Clint Eastwood (Changeling), J. Edgar stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Damon Herriman, Judi Dench, Ed Westwick, Josh Lucas, Ken Howard, Lea Thompson and Stephen Root.
Synopsis: Biopic on FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, focusing on his scandalous career and controversial private life as a homosexual and rumoured cross dresser.
Unless revealed as a late entry, J. Edgar is likely to miss out on the highly esteemed festival season, but with such a strong director, screenwriter and cast, it’s sure to gain momentum off its own back.
Source: Variety