Watch eye of the needle starring donald sutherland in this title on directv. Eye of the needle 1981 full movie download full hd. Faber, donald sutherland is a nazi spy stationed in britain who uncovers the allies plans to invade. The late richard marquands second feature film is a gripping, suspenseful wartime drama about doomed love.
Eye of the needle 1981 clip out on bfi bluray 24 september. This film really does deserve more merit than it seems to get. The film was directed by richard marquand jagged edge and stars donald sutherland and kate nelligan. To my utter enjoyment, eye of the needle is one of those gems hiding in a mud puddle. Eye of the needle 1981 screen archives entertainment. On his way back to germany, faber is shipwrecked on an island outpost where he befriends lucy, a beautiful englishwoman who lives there with her family. Watch eye of the needle watch movies online free youtube. Richard marquands spy thriller eye of the needle 1981 is a fascinating portrayal of a german spys devious, double life during world war ii. Eye of the needle or eye of a needle is the tunnellike space near one end of a manual or machine sewing needle. He played other paternal or avuncular film roles in a dry white season 1989, cold mountain 2003, the italian. Watch eye of the needle online stream full movie directv. Other articles where eye of the needle is discussed. Much of the movie was filmed on the isle of mull off the coast of scotland. Eye of the needle is a spy thriller novel written by welsh author ken follett.
Eye of the needle is a wwii espionage movie directed by richard marquard. It was originally published in 1978 by the penguin group under the title storm island. In 1976 he wrote the novel eye of the needle and in 1981 it was made into a feature film. Eye of the needle 1981 a ruthless german spy who goes by the name of henry faber donald sutherland is on his way back home from england after gathering information about the d. One of the most thrilling films i have seen, full of excitement from beginning to end. The blazing glow of this film is enhanced by sizzling yet subtle scenes of lovemaking and a stunning miklos rosza score. Eye of the needle dvd, 2000, widescreen contemporary. The island vistas are breathtaking and alan hulmes pictures are rich and moody. Eye of the needle is a 1981 british spy film directed by richard marquand and starring donald sutherland and kate nelligan. Had an affair with an actress and was a spy cool life i saw this movie back in 2017 by complete accident its to bad kids in their.
Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. The needle of the title is in this case a metaphor for the stiletto blade. In all, eye of the needle is a beautiful film creating a realistic relationship during the tumultuous times of wwii. The cottage and lighthouse were constructed for the film. Willing to kill even the most innocent of bystanders to complete his task, sutherland manages to remain in. Eye of the needle internet movie firearms database. Its a full on espionage thriller with enthralling action sequences and sudden murders. Eye of the needle resembles nothing so much as one of those downbeat, plodding, quietly horrifying, and sometimes grimly funny war movies. Le film eye of the needle 1981 vostfr film complet.
Eye of the needle 1981 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A love affair between lucy and faber complicates his plans and the film draws to an dramatic. Aug 08, 2018 eye of the needle is a wwii espionage movie directed by richard marquard. Discovering that the invasion is to take place on normandy, sutherland. This world war ii movie is set in london 1940, during the blitz when it opens, there a german superspy, the needle donald sutherland gravitates towards murder. Eye of the needle 1981 is available on netflix since. The taste of the savage eye for an eye western movie in full length, english, free feature film duration. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Actually, in the eye of the needle novel written by ken follett a character mentions lady chatterleys lover not by name but through a description from a moment of the book. A ruthless german spy who goes by the name of henry faber donald sutherland is on his way back home from england after gathering information about the dday invasion for hitler. On his way back to germany, faber is shipwrecked on an island outpost where he befriends lucy, a. Eye of the needle is a well constructed, entertaining dramatic thriller with a great cast.
Original movie poster for eye of the needle 1981 27161 original united artists 1981 release one sheet poster 27x41 very fine condition offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Eye of the needle 1981 a ruthless german spy who goes by the name of henry faber donald sutherland is on his way back home from england after gathering information about the dday invasion for. Jun 20, 2017 le film eye of the needle 1981 vostfr admin 20170620t17. Based on ken folletts bestseller, eye of the needle 1981 is a moody thriller set during the waning days of world war ii and focusing on a ruthless nazi spy donald sutherland operating covertly in england. Eye of the needle 1981 full movie download full hd youtube. Eye of the needle resembles nothing so much as one of those downbeat, plodding, quietly horrifying, and sometimes grimly funny war movies that used to be made by the british film industry, back when there was a british film industry. Eye of the needle the needle uses the needle youtube. Watch eye of the needle 1981 full movie free online streaming. The eye of the needle, 1963 film directed by marcello andreie.
Willing to kill even the most innocent of bystanders to complete his task, sutherland manages to remain in britain until the eve of dday in 1944. When i put in my antique video cassette only to find it had bitten the dust, i had to get a dvd. Eye of the needle 1981 27161 movieart original film. The film is filled with plenty of memorable kills, but the most atrocious death in the movie comes in two parts. Donald sutherland plays a german spy who has vital information on d day, and he is trying to get out of. As we begin our story, we see sutherland as a normal person, but as the film advances, our idea and interpretation of his character blows our mind. Eye of the needle 1981 cast and crew a ruthless german spy who goes by the name of henry faber donald sutherland is on his way back home from england after gathering information about the d. Sutherland is a bit odd, with most of all a bizarre accent that almost seems to change from scene to. After you wipe it off look away from the dvd cover, you will begin to see the beauty of this film. Oct 16, 2010 donald sutherland as the spy callet the needle. Marquand directs eye of the needle with a neonoir flavor of long chases down corridors and shadow games. Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. This novel was folletts first successful, bestselling effort as a novelist, and it earned him the 1979 edgar award for best novel from the mystery writers of america.
To kill a lover is not a ruthless german spy, trying to get out of britain with vital information about dday, must spend time with a young woman and her crippled husband. The title eye of the needle is that it is a reference to the eye of the stiletto blade that nazi spy henry faber uses to kill his enemies. Written by stanley mann, it is based on the novel of the same title by ken follett. The meaning and relevance of this film s title eye of the needle is that it is a reference to the eye of the stiletto blade that nazi spy henry faber uses to kill his enemies. Eye of the needle captured my attention when i first saw it in theatres and has remained a favorite. Le film eye of the needle 1981 vostfr admin 20170620t17. Eye of the needle is a engrossing, oldfashioned wwii spy thriller with a. Another classic dramatic role for sutherland was as the tormented father in the academy awardwinning film ordinary people 1980. Eye of the needle film by marquand 1981 britannica. We are always open and willing to solve any problem. To date, is it the only feature film adaptation of a ken follett novel, as all other adaptations of his work have been in the form of. Eye of the needle 1981 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Despite his stellar performance in redfords ordinary people a year before, it was this film that made me a fan of donald sutherland. Eye of the needle is a engrossing, oldfashioned wwii spy thriller with a romantic subplot.
A ruthless nazi spy in world war ii, undercover in england before dday. The espionage is engrossing all its own, but alongside the lovely music and fine acting, eye of the needle is elevated to something special. Eye of the needle 1981 scotland the movie location guide. Eye of the needle, 1981 film directed by richard marquand, based on the novel by ken follett eye of the needle star trek. Eye of the needle internet movie firearms database guns. Eye of the needle 1981 richard marquand, donald sutherland, kate nelligan, ian bannen, christopher cazenove dvd new. To date, is it the only feature film adaptation of a ken follett novel, as all other adaptations of his work have been in the form of television miniseries. This world war ii movie is set in london 1940, during the blitz when it opens, there a german superspy, the needle donald sutherland gravitates towards murder and treason.
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