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The Friends of Eddie Coyle poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.9 / 100
1973·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 42m

THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE

“It’s a grubby, violent, dangerous world. But it’s the only world they know. And they’re the only friends Eddie has.”

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.

Above the Line
Peter Yates·DirectorPaul Monash·WriterVictor J. Kemper·Director of PhotographyDave Grusin·Original Music ComposerPat Jaffe·Editor
Cast
Robert Mitchum·Eddie 'Fingers' CoylePeter Boyle·DillonRichard Jordan·Dave FoleySteven Keats·Jackie BrownAlex Rocco·Jimmy ScaliseJoe Santos·Artie 'Van' ValentropoMitchell Ryan·WatersPeter MacLean·Mr. PartridgeMarvin Lichterman·VernonCarolyn Pickman·Nancy
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Peter Yates·Director
Writing· 1
Paul Monash·Writer
Camera· 1
Victor J. Kemper·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Pat Jaffe·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Dave Grusin·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Paul Monash·Producer
By the Numbers
86.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
98%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Friends of Eddie Coyle's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Gritty, Tense, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a group of six men, depicted in a black and white halftone style, against a solid red background in the upper two-thirds and a solid yellow ”

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Key Elements
RevolverShotgunCigarette
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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