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Eye of the Needle

A German spy's flight from Britain sets off a complex web of deception and emotional manipulation when he takes refuge with a kindly couple, hiding crucial intel about the D-Day invasion.

On a remote Scottish island, a German spy hiding in plain sight must evade capture while he awaits extraction, all while forming an unlikely bond with the wife of a crippled man.

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Info about Eye of the Needle

Studio(s): Kings Road Entertainment, Juniper Films

Originally Released: United States, Jul 24, 1981

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $17,583,686.00

Genres:Romance, Thriller, War

Main Cast

Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandFaber
Kate NelliganKate NelliganLucy
Ian BannenIan BannenGodliman
Christopher CazenoveChristopher CazenoveDavid
Faith BrookFaith BrookLucy's Mother
Barbara EwingBarbara EwingMrs. Garden
David HaymanDavid HaymanCanter
Alex McCrindleAlex McCrindleTom
Philip Martin BrownPhilip Martin BrownBilly Parkin
Stephen MacKennaStephen MacKennaLieutenant
George BelbinGeorge BelbinLucy's Father
Barbara GraleyBarbara GraleyDavid's Mother
George LeeGeorge LeeConstable
Arthur LovegroveArthur LovegrovePeterson
Colin RixColin RixOliphant
Chris JenkinsonChris JenkinsonGerman SS Officer
William MerrowWilliam MerrowGerman Radio Operator
Patrick ConnorPatrick ConnorInspector Harris
Rupert FrazerRupert FrazerMuller
John BennettJohn BennettKleinmann
Sam KyddSam KyddLock Keeper
John PaulJohn PaulHome Guard Captain
Richard GraydonRichard GraydonHome Guard Private
Michael MellingerMichael MellingerPortuguese Man
Allan SurteesAllan SurteesColonel Terry
Don FellowsDon FellowsAmerican Colonel
Stewart HarwoodStewart HarwoodSailor #1
Rik MayallRik MayallSailor #2
Rory EdwardsRory EdwardsSailor #3
Ellis DaleEllis DaleStation Master
Bill FraserBill FraserMr. Porter
John ReesJohn ReesGerman Naval Operator
John GrieveJohn GrieveInspector Kincaid
David AshtonDavid AshtonOban Radio Operator
Bill NighyBill NighySquadron Leader Blenkinsop

Creators

Richard MarquandRichard MarquandDirector
Ken FollettKen FollettNovel
Stanley MannStanley MannScreenplay

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