The Friends of Eddie Coyle
1973, English. Directed by Peter Yates.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Peter YatesDirector
- Robert MitchumEddie 'Fingers' Coyle
- Peter BoyleDillon
- Richard JordanDave Foley
- Steven KeatsJackie Brown
- Alex RoccoJimmy Scalise
- Joe SantosArtie 'Van' Valentropo
- Mitchell RyanWaters
- Peter MacLeanMr. Partridge
- Kevin O'MorrisonBank manager
- Marvin LichtermanVernon
- Carolyn PickmanNancy
- James TolkanThe Man's Contact Man
Details
- Released
- 26 June 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Monash
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What The Friends of Eddie Coyle is based on
The Friends of Eddie Coyle is based on The Friends of Eddie Coyle, a 1970 novel by George V. Higgins.
Novel · 1970
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
By George V. Higgins
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle: quick answers
Is The Friends of Eddie Coyle worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 224 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Friends of Eddie Coyle?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Friends of Eddie Coyle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Friends of Eddie Coyle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Friends of Eddie Coyle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Friends of Eddie Coyle on?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Friends of Eddie Coyle?
If you liked The Friends of Eddie Coyle, try The Town, The Departed, Gloria.
Who directed The Friends of Eddie Coyle?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) was directed by Peter Yates and stars Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan.
What is The Friends of Eddie Coyle based on?
The Friends of Eddie Coyle is based on The Friends of Eddie Coyle, a 1970 novel by George V. Higgins.