The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
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Based on the best-selling novel by George V. Higgins, The Friends of Eddie Coyle chronicles the last days of a weary Boston-based weapons dealer. Eddie Coyle (Robert Mitchum) doesn't want to serve a life sentence in prison, so he becomes an informant for both the police and the treasury department. Coyle is likewise unwilling to give up his lifestyle, thus he continues his illegal gun-running operation for the underworld. The mob becomes aware that Eddie is squealing to the cops, so they send his best friend, Dillon (Peter Boyle), to rub him out. Dillon compassionately takes Eddie out on the town, treating him to dinner and a hockey game...then drives to a deserted field to carry out his orders. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, (more)
- Director(s):
- Peter Yates
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
| Digital SD
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Synopsis of The Friends of Eddie Coyle
Based on the best-selling novel by George V. Higgins, The Friends of Eddie Coyle chronicles the last days of a weary Boston-based weapons dealer. Eddie Coyle (Robert Mitchum) doesn't want to serve a life sentence in prison, so he becomes an informant for both the police and the treasury department. Coyle is likewise unwilling to give up his lifestyle, thus he continues his illegal gun-running operation for the underworld. The mob becomes aware that Eddie is squealing to the cops, so they send his best friend, Dillon (Peter Boyle), to rub him out. Dillon compassionately takes Eddie out on the town, treating him to dinner and a hockey game...then drives to a deserted field to carry out his orders. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 102 mins
Complete Cast of The Friends of Eddie Coyle
- Robert Mitchum - Eddie Coyle
- Richard Jordan - Foley
- Alex Rocco - Scalise
- Helena Carroll - Sheila Coyle
- Sheldon Feldner - Ferris
- Jack Kehoe - The Beard
- Margaret Ladd - Andrea
- Rick Azulay
- Ted Maynard - Sauter
- Marvin Lichterman - Vernon
- Michael McCleery - The Kid
- Kevin O'Morrison - Bank Manager
- Mitchell Ryan - Waters
- Peter Boyle - Dillon
- Steven Keats - Jackie Brown
- Joe Santos - Artie Van
- Matthew Cowles - Pete
- Jane House - Wanda
- Alan Koss - Phil
- James Tolkan - The Man's Contact Man
- Robert Anthony - Moran
- Jan Egleson - Pale Kid
- Peter MacLean - Partridge
- Dennis McMullen - Webber
- Carolyn Pickman - Nancy
- Director(s):
- Peter Yates
- Writer(s):
- Paul Monash
- Producer(s):
- Paul Monash
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations, Violence)
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