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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. - The Friends of Eddie Coyle
Movie Details

Title: The Friends of Eddie Coyle

Release Date: 26 Jun 1973

Runtime: 1h 42m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director: Paramount Pictures

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.242 (182 votes)

Cast

  • Eddie 'Fingers' Coyle: Robert Mitchum
  • Dillon: Peter Boyle
  • Dave Foley: Richard Jordan
  • Jackie Brown: Steven Keats
  • Jimmy Scalise: Alex Rocco
  • Artie 'Van' Valentropo: Joe Santos
  • Waters: Mitchell Ryan
  • Mr. Partridge: Peter MacLean
  • Vernon: Marvin Lichterman
  • Nancy: Carolyn Pickman
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