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Eye of the Needle

Eye of the Needle

To love a stranger is easy. To kill a lover is not.

Great Britain, 1944, during World War II. Relentlessly pursued by several MI5 agents, Henry Faber the Needle, a ruthless German spy in possession of vital information about D-Day, takes refuge on Storm Island, an inhospitable, sparsely inhabited island off the coast of northern Scotland.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Eye of the Needle
  • Genres: Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1981-07-24
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (232 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $18,000,000
  • Production Companies: Kings Road Entertainment, Juniper Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1115
  • Languages: English, German

Cast & Crew

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

as Faber

Kate Nelligan

Kate Nelligan

as Lucy

Ian Bannen

Ian Bannen

as Godliman

Christopher Cazenove

Christopher Cazenove

as David

Faith Brook

Faith Brook

as Lucy's Mother

Barbara Ewing

Barbara Ewing

as Mrs. Garden

David Hayman

David Hayman

as Canter

Alex McCrindle

Alex McCrindle

as Tom

Philip Martin Brown

Philip Martin Brown

as Billy Parkin

Stephen MacKenna

Stephen MacKenna

as Lieutenant

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Trailers & Clips

Eye of the Needle (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

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Keywords

husband wife relationshipbased on novel or booksubmarineworld war iid-daynazi spycold blooded killer1940sisolated island

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eye of the Needle?

Eye of the Needle is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1981-07-24.

Who are the main actors in Eye of the Needle?

The main cast includes Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove, Faith Brook, .

Where can I watch Eye of the Needle online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Eye of the Needle is available.

Is Eye of the Needle based on a true story?

To love a stranger is easy. To kill a lover is not.

What is the IMDb rating of Eye of the Needle?

Eye of the Needle has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 232 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Eye of the Needle?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $18,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Eye of the Needle?

The soundtrack was composed by Kings Road Entertainment, Juniper Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Eye of the Needle filmed?

Eye of the Needle was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Eye of the Needle?

The total runtime of Eye of the Needle is 108 minutes.

Is Eye of the Needle suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Eye of the Needle?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Eye of the Needle.

Does Eye of the Needle have a post-credit scene?

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