Eye of the Needle (1981)

Thanks for the memories!

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

I enjoyed the film very much and have also read the book. The acting was very good and the scenery was beautifulI would like to visit the locations in Scotland where the film was made and wondered if anyone has actually been there. If so I will be pleased to hear from you.Thank you

This is a WWII espionage thriller. The story in the movie moves very fast until it gets to Storm Island where things slow down a bit. The focus is on Donald Sutherland's character, then on Storm Island, when it should have been followed more, particularly how he got to Storm Island. The ending of the book was eliminated. I thought adding the ending of the book and how the ending came to, would have added a more of a personal love for what was going to happen to all of the characters. I was wanting for the demise of Faber more because I knew what Lucy was going through and who she would meet in the end of the story. The A story moved fast and didn't fit with the B story at first. The B story wasn't strong at first. When it came together it seemed thrown together. In the book it came together better.

The movie Eye of the Needle is one of the most exciting pictures I've ever seen - in 40 years of being a movie buff. The historical setting of England at the start of World War II, and the remote channel island puts you in another world. As in other movies, where we often side with the villain, we find a German Admiral played by Donald Sutherland, a spy operating in England. His dedication to his assignment causes him to work tirelessly, and at times ruthlessly for Germany. You might hope that things could end differently, because it involves a heartbreaking romance with Kate Nelligan in an outstanding performance. If you haven't seen this movie, I suggest you make an effort to do so.

Richard Marquand's 1981 WW2 thriller makes for intriguing conjecture as it considers the possibility that a lethal and cunning Nazi spy may have known of the Allies' intention to invade Normandy. Screenwriter Stanley Mann weaves a good old fashioned espionage yarn from the original novel by Ken Follett (a 1978 best seller), and an impressive cast and crew help bring it all to life.Our director (Marquand) knows how to tell a story, and though he's working with a more simple plot than he did in 1985's "Jagged Edge", still manages to involve the audience and create real tension. Donald Sutherland certainly helps in this regard too, as the German spy "Faber", who has successfully infiltrated English society in the guise of a war veteran, and who'll stop at nothing to achieve his objective. As the reluctant heroine, Kate Nelligan successfully portrays vulnerability, frustration, desperation and terror as we share in her plight. Worthy support also comes from Christopher Cazenove, Ian Bannen and Philip Martin Brown.Also a major factor in "The Eye of the Needle's" effectiveness is the artful cinematography (Alan Hume) that captures "Storm Island" so exquisitely, the efficient editing from Sean Barton and the authentic Set design and costumes that recreate the 40's most convincingly. Music is from Miklos Rozsa.Strongest attributes are always the impressive, dramatic performances from leads Sutherland and Nelligan.Sunday, January 8, 1995 - Video