Eye of the Needle(1981)
“To love a stranger is easy. To kill a lover is not.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Marquand
Studio
Kings Road Entertainment
Revenue
$18M
Cast
Donald Sutherland
as Faber
Kate Nelligan
as Lucy
Ian Bannen
as Godliman
Christopher Cazenove
as David
Faith Brook
as Lucy's Mother
Barbara Ewing
as Mrs. Garden
David Hayman
as Canter
Alex McCrindle
as Tom
Philip Martin Brown
as Billy Parkin
Stephen MacKenna
as Lieutenant
George Belbin
as Lucy's Father
Barbara Graley
as David's Mother
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
Kings Road Entertainment • Juniper Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eye of the Needle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Eye of the Needle (1981).
What is Eye of the Needle about?▼
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.
Who directed Eye of the Needle?▼
Eye of the Needle was directed by Richard Marquand and released in 1981. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Eye of the Needle?▼
Eye of the Needle has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Eye of the Needle?▼
The cast of Eye of the Needle includes Donald Sutherland as Faber, Kate Nelligan as Lucy, Ian Bannen as Godliman, Christopher Cazenove as David, Faith Brook as Lucy's Mother and more.
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