Eye of the Needle

Eye of the Needle (1981)

  • 85% of critics liked it
    (13 reviews)

  • 62% of users liked it
    (3,788 ratings)

Having already been seen spying for the Nazis in 1979's The Eagle Has Landed, Donald Sutherland once more infiltrates wartime England on behalf of Der Fuhrer in Eye of the Needle. Willing to kill even the most innocent of bystanders to complete his task, Sutherland manages to remain in Britain until… More

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R, 1 hr. 51 min.
Directed By
Richard Marquand
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Jul 24, 1981 Wide
On DVD
May 15, 2001
MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Gregory Weinkauf, New Times

    A lovely thriller, a gifted and prematurely departed director.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Eye of the Needle showcases the fine acting of Kate Nelligan.

  • Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

    A great thriller; Sutherland is tops and Nelligan is steely.

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  • Randy T


    Donald Sutherland is a ruthless German spy operating in war-torn England during WWII. He's relentless. He's cold-blooded. He must be stopped. What more do you need to know?

  • Andre T


    Classic spy movie of ww2 based in a classic book by Ken Folett.

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