Eye of the Needle
“To love a stranger is easy. To kill a lover is not.”
Synopsis
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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Eye of the Needle (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-15
Top Cast
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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
Barbara Graley
David's Mother
George Lee
Constable
Arthur Lovegrove
Peterson
Colin Rix
Oliphant
Chris Jenkinson
German SS Officer
William Merrow
German Radio Operator
Patrick Connor
Inspector Harris
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Marquand
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Mann
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Eye of the Needle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $18M
- Production Studios
- Kings Road Entertainment, Juniper Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Marquand
Stanley Mann, Ken Follett
Miklós Rózsa
Alan Hume
Sean Barton
Stephen J. Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Stanley Mann
Screenplay
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Richard Marquand
Director
Eddie Stacey
Stunt Coordinator
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
Stephen J. Friedman
Producer
Sean Barton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye of the Needle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Eye of the Needle?
The principal cast of Eye of the Needle includes Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove, Faith Brook.
When was Eye of the Needle released and how long is it?
Eye of the Needle was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Eye of the Needle make at the box office?
Eye of the Needle grossed $18M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Eye of the Needle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eye of the Needle was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is Eye of the Needle based on a book or true story?
Eye of the Needle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ken Follett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eye of the Needle?
Eye of the Needle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).