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The Friends of Eddie Coyle

R19731h 42mPeter Yates
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 84

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"It’s a grubby, violent, dangerous world. But it’s the only world they know. And they’re the only friends Eddie has."

An aging hood is about to go back to prison. Hoping to escape his fate, he supplies information on stolen guns to the feds, while simultaneously supplying arms to his bank robbing chums.

CrimeDramaThriller
Based On Novel Or BookBoston, MassachusettsGangsterFbiBoston GardenInformantNew England

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) about?

An aging hood is about to go back to prison. Hoping to escape his fate, he supplies information on stolen guns to the feds, while simultaneously supplying arms to his bank robbing chums.

Who stars in The Friends of Eddie Coyle?

The Friends of Eddie Coyle stars Robert Mitchum (Eddie 'Fingers' Coyle), Peter Boyle (Dillon), Richard Jordan (Dave Foley), Steven Keats (Jackie Brown), Alex Rocco (Jimmy Scalise). The film was directed by Peter Yates.

How long is The Friends of Eddie Coyle?

The Friends of Eddie Coyle has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated R.

Is The Friends of Eddie Coyle worth watching?

The Friends of Eddie Coyle holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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