The Curse of Edgar (2013)
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.
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Best movie ever!
Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.
With an enjoyable satirical undertone.I'm surprised how few comments have been given so far.Well entertaining for sure. And being "just" a TV movie, above average, no question. Positively to point out is the satirical undertone throughout the movie, what concerns the quite questionable character of the Kennedy clan. A lot of less than beneficial facts have emerged about the real background of JFK and his brother since their tragic death. Still surprising, how the iconic, unquestioned figure of JFK was able to survive till this day. But the movie puts also light on Hoovers debatable "qualities", especially in regards of his "informal" ties to the mafia. The use of real archive footage adds also to this movie. Well done.
I unexpectedly enjoyed this movie – a mix of archival clips and dramatized scenes. It is about J Edgar Hoover, the long serving and legendary FBI boss in the USA. The film weaves a speculative mix of fact and 'fiction' around the times of the Kennedys in power in the White House – Jack as president and his brother Bob as Attorney General – both to die by the end of the decade. The core of the film is J Edgar Hoover's relationship with the Kennedys within the rich context of what was happening politically at the time. It also depicts, Hoover's relationship with his deputy, Clyde Tolson (and secret lover apparently)as a secondary theme. Tolson acts as narrator in the tale. He presents as an ill man and possibly bitter man always at the behest of Hoover and in his shadow.It sustained my interest throughout – no doubt due to powerfully performances by Brian Cox as Hoover and the multi-layered political reality he operated in. It is an imagined work based on known facts, but not all realities presented can be assumed to be true even if woven together in a believable tale. It triggered my interest to know more and check some facts, although some will never be known. Not all scenes were convincing, for example Hoover with his psychoanalyst did not ring true, but may have been needed as a literary device. The actor playing Bob Kennedy was less than satisfy, but these are minor points.The content will provide a happy hunting ground for those inclined to view the world through a lens of conspiracies. Some conspiracies may have a basis in truth!