The Friends of Eddie Coyle Blu-ray

The Friends of Eddie Coyle is a Criterion Collection Blu-ray starring Robert Mitchum as a small-time gunrunner caught between loyalty and the prospect of another prison term. This edition is listed with a restored high-definition transfer and several supplemental features, making it suited to viewers interested in the film and its production context.

At a glance

The listing describes a restored high-definition digital transfer approved by director Peter Yates, with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Supplements listed include a 2009 audio commentary with Yates, a stills gallery, an essay by critic Kent Jones and a 1973 on-set Robert Mitchum profile from Rolling Stone.
The crime drama adapts George V. Higgins's novel and follows Eddie Coyle's struggle between his criminal ties and the chance to avoid more prison time.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The stated restoration and director-approved transfer provide a specific point of interest for viewers seeking this film on Blu-ray.
The included commentary and archival profile offer context beyond the feature film.
A single-disc edition keeps the listed format straightforward.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	Action & Adventure
Media format	Blu-ray, NTSC, Widescreen
Director	Peter Yates
Contributors	Peter Boyle, Peter Yates, Richard Jordan, Robert Mitchum
Actors	Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan, Robert Mitchum
Studio	Criterion Collection (Direct)
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Release date	April 28, 2015

Playback and language
Runtime	1 hour and 42 minutes
Language	English
Number of discs	1

Listed dimensions
Dimensions and weight	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces

What to know before buying

The feature film is listed as R (Restricted). The story description emphasizes crime, prison and a gritty underworld setting, which may not suit viewers seeking lighter entertainment.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Fans of Robert Mitchum and Peter Yates's crime films.
Viewers interested in 1970s American crime dramas and literary adaptations.
Collectors who value commentary and archival supplements alongside a film.

Less suited to

Viewers looking for a comedy, family film or contemporary crime story.
Buyers who require 4K UHD, a color surround soundtrack or non-English subtitles, none of which are listed here.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 403 ratings

5 stars78%78%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars1%1%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes Robert Mitchum's performance and the acting positively, and characterizes the film as realistic, gritty and gripping. This aligns with the listing's crime-drama premise, but is a reported audience impression rather than a guarantee of fit. The aggregate ratings lean strongly positive while still including a smaller range of lower ratings, so individual reactions may differ.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the acting and cast, particularly Robert Mitchum as Eddie Coyle.
Feedback describes the film as gritty and realistic and says it is worth purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

What is included as a supplement?

The listing names a 2009 audio commentary featuring director Peter Yates, a stills gallery, an essay by Kent Jones and a 1973 on-set profile of Robert Mitchum from Rolling Stone.

What language and subtitles are listed?

English is listed for both language and subtitles.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Is this a 4K edition?

No. The product is identified as a Blu-ray, with NTSC and widescreen listed as media-format details.