The Friends of Eddie Coyle

The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

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.

Date of release
1973-06-26
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (222)
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director
Peter Yates

Casting

  • Robert Mitchum — Eddie 'Fingers' Coyle
  • Peter Boyle — Dillon
  • Richard Jordan — Dave Foley
  • Steven Keats — Jackie Brown
  • Alex Rocco — Jimmy Scalise
  • Joe Santos — Artie 'Van' Valentropo
  • Mitchell Ryan — Waters
  • Peter MacLean — Mr. Partridge
  • Kevin O'Morrison — Bank manager
  • Marvin Lichterman — Vernon
  • Carolyn Pickman — Nancy
  • James Tolkan — The Man's Contact Man

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