based on novel or book,boston, massachusetts,gangster,fbi,boston garden,informant,new england

The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Yates
  • Profile picture of Robert Mitchum
    Eddie 'Fingers' Coyle Robert Mitchum
  • Profile picture of Peter Boyle
    Dillon Peter Boyle
  • Profile picture of Richard Jordan
    Dave Foley Richard Jordan
  • Profile picture of Steven Keats
    Jackie Brown Steven Keats
  • Profile picture of Alex Rocco
    Jimmy Scalise Alex Rocco
  • Profile picture of Joe Santos
    Artie 'Van' Valentropo Joe Santos
  • Profile picture of Mitchell Ryan
    Waters Mitchell Ryan
  • Profile picture of Peter MacLean
    Mr. Partridge Peter MacLean

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • boston, massachusetts
  • gangster
  • fbi
  • boston garden
  • informant
  • new england