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June 26, 1973
The Friends of Eddie Coyle is a 1973 American neo-noir crime film directed by Peter Yates and starring Robert Mitchum and Peter Boyle. The screenplay by Paul Monash was adapted from the 1970 novel of the same name by George V. Higgins.
The film tells the story of Eddie Coyle (Mitchum), a small-time member of the Irish Mob in Boston, Massachusetts. Critical reception was positive, with particular praise for Mitchum's performance.