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J. Edgar trailer

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Clint Eastwood, J. Edgar explores the public and private life of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.

The film is released in Australia on January 26, 2012.