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Eye of the Needle

1981·Movie·R·108 min·6.7(254)

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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About Eye of the Needle

Eye of the Needle is a 1981 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Richard Marquand. The cast is led by Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV.

Eye of the Needle was produced by Kings Road Entertainment and Juniper Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 24, 1981, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $18 million worldwide.

Director
Richard Marquand
Writers
Stanley Mann
Release date
July 24, 1981
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Box office
$18 million
Production
Kings Road Entertainment, Juniper Films
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Eye of the Needle cast & crew

Eye of the Needle was directed by Richard Marquand and written by Stanley Mann.

The cast features Donald Sutherland as Faber, Kate Nelligan as Lucy, Ian Bannen as Godliman, Christopher Cazenove as David, Faith Brook as Lucy's Mother, and Barbara Ewing as Mrs. Garden.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by Alan Hume, and it was produced by Stephen J. Friedman.

Is Eye of the Needle worth watching?

Eye of the Needle holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 254 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, Eye of the Needle is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Eye of the Needle

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Cast of Eye of the Needle

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Faber

Kate Nelligan

Kate Nelligan

Lucy

Ian Bannen

Ian Bannen

Godliman

Christopher Cazenove

Christopher Cazenove

David

Faith Brook

Faith Brook

Lucy's Mother

Barbara Ewing

Barbara Ewing

Mrs. Garden

David Hayman

David Hayman

Canter

Alex McCrindle

Alex McCrindle

Tom

Philip Martin Brown

Philip Martin Brown

Billy Parkin

Stephen MacKenna

Stephen MacKenna

Lieutenant

George Belbin

George Belbin

Lucy's Father

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Barbara Graley

David's Mother

Eye of the Needle — FAQs

Where can I watch Eye of the Needle in United States?

Eye of the Needle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Eye of the Needle on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Eye of the Needle is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Eye of the Needle in?

Eye of the Needle is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Eye of the Needle?

Eye of the Needle runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

What is Eye of the Needle rated?

Eye of the Needle is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 254 ratings.

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