Eye of the Needle

Name: Eye of the Needle
Released: 1981-07-24
Rating: 6.7

6.7/10 (254)

·1981· 108 min

Director: Richard Marquand

"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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

Donald Sutherland

Faber

Kate Nelligan

Lucy

Ian Bannen

Godliman

Christopher Cazenove

David

Faith Brook

Lucy's Mother

Barbara Ewing

Mrs. Garden

David Hayman

Canter

Alex McCrindle

Tom

Philip Martin Brown

Billy Parkin

Stephen MacKenna

Lieutenant

George Belbin

Lucy's Father

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Barbara Graley

David's Mother

In brief

Eye of the Needle (1981) is a drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 254 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 48min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Eye of the Needle online?

Eye of the Needle is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Eye of the Needle?

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

What rating does Eye of the Needle have?

Eye of the Needle has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 254 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Eye of the Needle from?

Eye of the Needle was released in 1981.