Eddie's acquaintances are many, but their loyalty is questionable. To avoid imprisonment, he becomes an informant for the authorities, revealing information about stolen weapons. Meanwhile, he secretly supplies arms to his criminal associates, who engage in bank robberies and kidnappings. However, as Eddie navigates this treacherous web, he must confront the consequences of his actions and the true extent of his betrayal.

The Friends of Eddie Coyle
A hardened Boston gangster, weary of his life of crime and fearing a lengthy prison term, decides to turn against his former associates and cooperate with the authorities to minimize his sentence.