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The Friends of Eddie Coyle

  • 19731973
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
11K
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence for repeat offenses, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time.
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After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence for repeat offenses, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time.After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence for repeat offenses, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time.After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence for repeat offenses, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
11K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Yates
  • Writers
    • George V. Higgins(based on the novel by)
    • Paul Monash(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Mitchum
    • Peter Boyle
    • Richard Jordan
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  • Director
    • Peter Yates
  • Writers
    • George V. Higgins(based on the novel by)
    • Paul Monash(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Mitchum
    • Peter Boyle
    • Richard Jordan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 99User reviews
    • 97Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
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    Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum
    • Eddie Coyleas Eddie Coyle
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Dillonas Dillon
    Richard Jordan
    Richard Jordan
    • Dave Foleyas Dave Foley
    Steven Keats
    Steven Keats
    • Jackie Brownas Jackie Brown
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Scaliseas Scalise
    Joe Santos
    Joe Santos
    • Artie Vanas Artie Van
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • Watersas Waters
    Peter MacLean
    Peter MacLean
    • Partridge, Manager of First Bankas Partridge, Manager of First Bank
    Kevin O'Morrison
    Kevin O'Morrison
    • Manager, Second Bankas Manager, Second Bank
    Marvin Lichterman
    • Vernon, Clerk, Second Bankas Vernon, Clerk, Second Bank
    Carolyn Pickman
    Carolyn Pickman
    • Nancy in Second Bankas Nancy in Second Bank
    James Tolkan
    James Tolkan
    • The Man's Contact Manas The Man's Contact Man
    Margaret Ladd
    Margaret Ladd
    • Andreaas Andrea
    Matthew Cowles
    Matthew Cowles
    • Peteas Pete
    Helena Carroll
    • Sheila Coyleas Sheila Coyle
    Jack Kehoe
    Jack Kehoe
    • The Beardas The Beard
    Jan Egleson
    Jan Egleson
    • Pale Kidas Pale Kid
    Jane House
    • Wandaas Wanda
    • Director
      • Peter Yates
    • Writers
      • George V. Higgins(based on the novel by)
      • Paul Monash(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This film is based on the George V. Higgins novel of the same name. Higgins also wrote Cogan's Trade, on which the film Killing Them Softly (2012) is based. The character 'Dillon' appears in both, played by Peter Boyle in this movie and by Sam Shepard in Killing Them Softly.
    • Goofs
      At the hockey game, Eddie and Dillon arrive and sit together. Eddie, wearing his jacket, goes to get beer for them. When he arrives back at their seats, Eddie's coat is folded and hanging on the rail in front of their seats.
    • Quotes

      Jackie Brown: This life's HARD man, but it's HARDER if you're stupid!

    • Connections
      Featured in Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star (1991)

    User reviews99

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    Fantastic losers abound
    We're all aware of the antihero,well I think this movie has the quintessential "fantastic loser".Excuse me for coining a phrase but this group may go unnoticed otherwise.Along with movies like Fat City,Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (or just about every Warren Oates role)these characters may be the most interesting to watch,and Robert Mitchums performance in this movie has to be the best.Like a character that is hated but still championed it must have been hard to pull off a loser without the audience feeling overwhelming sympathy.I cannot believe when reading about Robert Mitchum that this movie is not mentioned.For me it is unquestionably his finest and most honest.Supporting roles,writing and direction all get high marks as well.One of the finest in a decade of masterpieces.
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    • pdagnillo
    • Mar 9, 2004

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Freunde von Eddie Coyle
    • Filming locations
      • Railway station - Route 27, Sharon, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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