J. Edgar Filming Locations

Name: J. Edgar
Director: Clint Eastwood
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Hamilton, Geoff Pierson, Cheryl Lawson

Where was J. Edgar filmed? J. Edgar was filmed in 10 locations across United States in the following places:

J. Edgar Filming Locations

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Warrenton, Virginia, USA ( Fauquier County courthouse exteriors )

Warrenton is a town in Fauquier County, Virginia, of which it is the seat of government. The population was 10,057 as of the 2020 census, an increase from 9,611 at the 2010 census and 6,670 at the 2000 census. The estimated population in July 2021 was 10,109.

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Del Mar Thoroughbred Club - 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, California, USA

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Library of Congress - 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, District of Columbia, USA ( Card catalog scene )

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Old Orange County Courthouse - 211 West Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, California, USA ( interiors: Hauptmann's trial )

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The Cicada Restaurant and Club - 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Park Plaza Hotel - 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, California, USA ( Garfinkle department store )

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Pico House - 410 N. Main Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA ( Kansas City massacre )

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Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, USA ( Lindbergh flying "between Horseneck and Gay Head beaches" )

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United States Capitol - Washington, D.C., USA ( exteriors on location )

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The Plains, Virginia, USA ( Lindbergh's estate on Harrison Rd )

The Plains is a small incorporated town in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. The population was 245 as of the 2020 census, up from 217 at the 2010 census. It is centered on the intersection of VA 55 and VA 245. The town of The Plains is situated off I-66. As of 2022, the mayor of The Plains is Lori Sisson.

J. Edgar (2011)

Runtime: 137 minutes

Rating: 6.5

Release year: 2011

IMDB: tt1616195

Plot summary

J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years, looks back on his professional and personal life.

Genres

Biography

Drama

Romance

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

Josh Hamilton

Geoff Pierson

Cheryl Lawson

Directors

Clint Eastwood

J. Edgar Filming Locations

J. Edgar Filming Locations

1: Warrenton, Virginia, USA ( Fauquier County courthouse exteriors )

2: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club - 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, California, USA

3: Library of Congress - 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, District of Columbia, USA ( Card catalog scene )

4: Old Orange County Courthouse - 211 West Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, California, USA ( interiors: Hauptmann's trial )

5: The Cicada Restaurant and Club - 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, California, USA

6: Park Plaza Hotel - 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, California, USA ( Garfinkle department store )

7: Pico House - 410 N. Main Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA ( Kansas City massacre )

8: Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, USA ( Lindbergh flying "between Horseneck and Gay Head beaches" )

9: United States Capitol - Washington, D.C., USA ( exteriors on location )

10: The Plains, Virginia, USA ( Lindbergh's estate on Harrison Rd )

J. Edgar (2011)