The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Friends of Eddie Coyle is a 1973 crime drama directed by Peter Yates, starring Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle and Richard Jordan. It is based on The Friends of Eddie Coyle by George V. Higgins. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film (English Language) at the Golden Globes 1972. Critics gave it 84 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Friends of Eddie Coyle About?
The premise of The Friends of Eddie Coyle without spoilers, adapted from The Friends of Eddie Coyle by George V. Higgins. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing a possible prison sentence, Boston gunrunner Eddie Coyle agrees to cooperate with an ATF agent, Dave Foley, in exchange for leniency. He reluctantly provides information about his criminal associates, hoping to secure his own freedom. However, Eddie soon discovers that his past actions and the secrets he holds have made him a target, entangled in a dangerous game of double-cross and betrayal where no one can be trusted.
The Friends of Eddie Coyle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- neo noir
- bartender
- betrayal
- bank robbery
- police informant
- contract killer
- irish american
- based on novel
- boston massachusetts
- character name in title
- heist
- bank
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- shot in the chest
- shot to death
- murder
- traitor
- desperation
- criminal
- masked robber
- police stakeout
- parking lot
- arrest
- home invasion
- bank manager
- crime spree
- shot in the head
- corpse in a car trunk
- gangster
- ski mask
- double cross
- drunkenness
- ice hockey
- gun dealer
- family held hostage
- bar
- telephone booth
- armored truck
- bank vault
- violence
- train
- newspaper
- beer
- machine gun
- car trunk
- ambush
- car crash
- husband wife relationship
- security camera
- blindfold
- shopping cart
The Friends of Eddie Coyle Cast
Robert Mitchum leads the cast, with Peter Boyle and Richard Jordan. Directed by Peter Yates; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Yates
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Friends of Eddie Coyle 84 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 73% User score
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle Plot Summary
What happens in The Friends of Eddie Coyle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a murky world filled with shady dealings and questionable allegiances, Eddie Coyle navigates the perilous realm of a low-level gunrunner based in Quincy, Massachusetts. His livelihood hinges on supplying firearms to a bank heist crew led by Jimmy Scalise and Artie Van, obtaining these weapons from the cunning Jackie Brown with meticulous precision. However, Coyle’s life hangs by a thread as he faces looming prison time for his involvement in a truck hijacking masterminded by the sly Dillon, who runs a local tavern frequented by Coyle.
Full summary
The whole story of The Friends of Eddie Coyle, scene by scene
The Friends of Eddie Coyle Awards & Nominations
The Friends of Eddie Coyle earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film (English Language) at the Golden Globes 1972.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1972 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film (English Language)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Friends of Eddie Coyle.
How Well Do You Know The Friends of Eddie Coyle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Eddie Coyle's profession?
Cars in The Friends of Eddie Coyle
72 cars on screen, including the 1971 Plymouth Road Runner and the 1972 Buick LeSabre.
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1971 Ford Galaxie 500 Important role
The Friends of Eddie Coyle Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Les amis d'Eddie Coyle” and “Adieu mon salaud”.
- Also known as
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- Les amis d'Eddie Coyle
- Adieu mon salaud
- Os Amigos de Eddie Coyle
- Der V-Mann
- Пријатељи Едија Којла
- Les copains d'Eddie Coyle
- Gli amici di Eddie Coyle
- El confidente
- Die Freunde von Eddie Coyle
- 线人
- Eddie Coyle'un Arkadaşları
- Przyjaciele Eddiego
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- Eddie Coyle barátai
- Selva Humana
- エディ・コイルの友人たち
- Prietenii lui Eddie Coyle
- Друзья Эдди Койла
- 에디 코일의 친구들
- Οι Φίλοι του Έντι Κόιλ
- Eddie Coyles kompisar
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle FAQ: Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Friends of Eddie Coyle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Friends of Eddie Coyle?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Friends of Eddie Coyle released?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle was released on June 27, 1973.
Who directed The Friends of Eddie Coyle?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle was directed by Peter Yates.
More films by Peter Yates Who is in the cast of The Friends of Eddie Coyle?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle stars Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle and Richard Jordan, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Friends of Eddie Coyle rated?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle has 84 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Is The Friends of Eddie Coyle based on a book?
Yes. The Friends of Eddie Coyle is adapted from The Friends of Eddie Coyle by George V. Higgins.
Was The Friends of Eddie Coyle nominated for any awards?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Friends of Eddie Coyle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Friends of Eddie Coyle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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