The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

  • R
  • 06/26/1973 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 42m

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

Overview

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.

Peter Yates

Director

George V. Higgins

Novel

Paul Monash

Writer

Cast

Robert Mitchum's headshot

Robert Mitchum

Eddie 'Fingers' Coyle
Peter Boyle's headshot

Peter Boyle

Dillon
Richard Jordan's headshot

Richard Jordan

Dave Foley
Steven Keats's headshot

Steven Keats

Jackie Brown
Alex Rocco's headshot

Alex Rocco

Jimmy Scalise
Joe Santos's headshot

Joe Santos

Artie 'Van' Valentropo
Mitchell Ryan's headshot

Mitchell Ryan

Waters
Peter MacLean's headshot

Peter MacLean

Mr. Partridge

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