The Friends of Eddie Coyle

A cold, low-key crime drama that immerses you in a grimy world of small-time crooks and quiet betrayals, with a weary, lived-in performance at its center.

Directed by

Peter Yates

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Starring

Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, crime, isolation, loyalty

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

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