# The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

> A weary Boston gunrunner bargains with the FBI while suspicion closes in around his criminal associates.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15246

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Peter Yates
- Cast: Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan, Steven Keats, Alex Rocco, Joe Santos, Mitchell Ryan, Peter MacLean
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070077/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: gritty, paranoid, austere, late night noir viewing, crime film marathon

## Synopsis

In a world where loyalty is a dangerous game, one man must navigate the treacherous waters of crime and betrayal.

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- [Prince of the City (1981)](https://ember.film/movie/20110)
- [Across 110th Street (1972)](https://ember.film/movie/14066)
- [Q & A (1990)](https://ember.film/movie/19791)
- [Dog Day Afternoon (1975)](https://ember.film/movie/805)
- [Mean Streets (1973)](https://ember.film/movie/167)
- [Mikey and Nicky (1976)](https://ember.film/movie/40708)
- [Kiss of Death (1947)](https://ember.film/movie/12897)
- [Miller's Crossing (1990)](https://ember.film/movie/305)

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