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Eye of the Needle (1981): movie guide
Eye of the Needle (1981) is a Drama, Thriller running about 108 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 272 votes. Notable cast includes Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1981-07-24
- Runtime: 108 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1981-07-24
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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.
Cast highlights
Eye of the Needle features Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove, Faith Brook, Barbara Ewing. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1981-07-24. Runtime: 108 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (272 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Eye of the Needle on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Eye of the Needle?
- Eye of the Needle is listed as Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Eye of the Needle?
- Eye of the Needle runs about 108 minutes.
- Who stars in Eye of the Needle?
- Cast highlights include Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove, Faith Brook, Barbara Ewing.
- Does Cinema Box stream Eye of the Needle?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Eye of the Needle?
- Open the Eye of the Needle page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
