Synopsis
In this gritty crime drama, Eddie Coyle, a small-time criminal in Boston, finds himself facing jail time. To avoid imprisonment, he becomes an informant for the police, but soon finds his life spiraling out of control as he navigates a dangerous world of criminals, cops, and betrayal.
Did You Know?
- Peter Boyle was initially hesitant to take the role of Dillon.
- Robert Mitchum insisted on filming the movie in Boston.
- The film was shot in a span of 40 days.
- Director Peter Yates was drawn to the realistic dialogue in the script.
- The film's title is actually a line from the movie.
Iconic Quotes
- This life's hard, but it's harder if you're stupid!
- I spent my entire life trying not to be careless.
- I should've known better than to trust a cop. My own fault.
- People are always asking me how is it that I'm not afraid to die... I am afraid to die, I just don't let it show.
- Experience has taught me never to trust a policeman. Just when you think one's all right, he turns legit.
