The Curse of Edgar

2013 1h 32m FR

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 4

TV MovieDrama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Brian Cox
Edgar Hoover
Anthony Higgins
Clyde Tolson
Keith Hill
Psychoanalyst
Francis Huster
Narrateur
Răzvan Hîncu
Agent Fisk
Michael J. Reynolds
Joe Kennedy
Finlay Robertson
Robert Kennedy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marc Dugain
Writers: Marc Dugain
Languages: French, English
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marc Dugain, shot by Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Véronique Lagoarde-Ségot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Brian Cox and Anthony Higgins and Keith Hill carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2767868 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Marc Dugain directs. Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci behind the camera. Véronique Lagoarde-Ségot cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French, English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Marc Dugain, shot by Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Véronique Lagoarde-Ségot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Brian Cox and Anthony Higgins and Keith Hill carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2767868 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.