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The Friends of Eddie Coyle

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1973 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Departed or Donnie Brasco, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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 earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 80K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Yates

  • 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