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. 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. 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. Watch eye of the needle starring donald sutherland in this title on directv. 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. 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. Eye of the needle dvd, 2000, widescreen contemporary. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Eye of the needle internet movie firearms database guns. The taste of the savage eye for an eye western movie in full length, english, free feature film duration. 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 1981 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Eye of the needle 1981 based on a novel by ken follett, eye of the needle is set during the second world war and tells the story of a german secret agent trying to get back to germany whose boat is wrecked on a remote scottish island. Eye of the needle resembles nothing so much as one of those downbeat, plodding, quietly horrifying, and sometimes grimly funny war movies.
Discovering that the invasion is to take place on normandy, sutherland. When i put in my antique video cassette only to find it had bitten the dust, i had to get a dvd. A ruthless nazi spy in world war ii, undercover in england before dday. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. On his way back to germany, faber is shipwrecked on an island outpost where he befriends lucy, a. Marquand directs eye of the needle with a neonoir flavor of long chases down corridors and shadow games. Eye of the needle is a 1981 british spy film directed by richard marquand and starring donald sutherland and kate nelligan. The espionage is engrossing all its own, but alongside the lovely music and fine acting, eye of the needle is elevated to something special. Jun 20, 2017 le film eye of the needle 1981 vostfr admin 20170620t17. Eye of the needle captured my attention when i first saw it in theatres and has remained a favorite. Eye of the needle 1981 is available on netflix since.
The late richard marquands second feature film is a gripping, suspenseful wartime drama about doomed love. After you wipe it off look away from the dvd cover, you will begin to see the beauty of this film. Eye of the needle is a wwii espionage movie directed by richard marquard. Richard marquands spy thriller eye of the needle 1981 is a fascinating portrayal of a german spys devious, double life during world war ii. Much of the movie was filmed on the isle of mull off the coast of scotland. Eye of the needle is a engrossing, oldfashioned wwii spy thriller with a. This film really does deserve more merit than it seems to get.
Another classic dramatic role for sutherland was as the tormented father in the academy awardwinning film ordinary people 1980. In 1976 he wrote the novel eye of the needle and in 1981 it was made into a feature film. He played other paternal or avuncular film roles in a dry white season 1989, cold mountain 2003, the italian. Le film eye of the needle 1981 vostfr admin 20170620t17. Eye of the needle is the 1981 feature film adaptation of ken folletts 1978 novel of the same name. The eye of the needle, 1963 film directed by marcello andreie. 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. The film was directed by richard marquand jagged edge and stars donald sutherland and kate nelligan. It was originally published in 1978 by the penguin group under the title storm island. To my utter enjoyment, eye of the needle is one of those gems hiding in a mud puddle.
Sutherland is a bit odd, with most of all a bizarre accent that almost seems to change from scene to. 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. A love affair between lucy and faber complicates his plans and the film draws to an dramatic. 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. Donald sunderland at his best in the fast paced wwii spy thriller, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. 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. Oct 16, 2010 donald sutherland as the spy callet the needle. Faber, donald sutherland is a nazi spy stationed in britain who uncovers the allies plans to invade. Le film eye of the needle 1981 vostfr film complet.
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. In all, eye of the needle is a beautiful film creating a realistic relationship during the tumultuous times of wwii. Eye of the needle the needle uses the needle youtube. Eye of the needle internet movie firearms database. A gripping, oldfashioned wwii spy thriller, eye of the needle features donald sutherland as faber, a murderous nazi spy stationed in britain who uncovers the allies plans to invade normandy. The needle of the title is in this case a metaphor for the stiletto blade. 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. Willing to kill even the most innocent of bystanders to complete his task, sutherland manages to remain in.
Watch eye of the needle 1981 full movie free online streaming. 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. 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. 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. Eye of the needle 1981 richard marquand, donald sutherland, kate nelligan, ian bannen, christopher cazenove dvd new. Written by stanley mann, it is based on the novel of the same title by ken follett. We are always open and willing to solve any problem. One of the most thrilling films i have seen, full of excitement from beginning to end. Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. 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. Englishmen know him as faber, but to the fatherland, hes the loyal and lethal spy known as the needle. Richard marquands spy thriller eye of the needle 1981 is a fascinating. Eye of the needle 1981 full movie download full hd. Eye of the needle is a spy thriller novel written by welsh author ken follett.
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. Other articles where eye of the needle is discussed. Eye of the needle 1981 scotland the movie location guide. The blazing glow of this film is enhanced by sizzling yet subtle scenes of lovemaking and a stunning miklos rosza score.
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. Eye of the needle 1981 full movie download full hd youtube. 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. The film is filled with plenty of memorable kills, but the most atrocious death in the movie comes in two parts. Despite his stellar performance in redfords ordinary people a year before, it was this film that made me a fan of donald sutherland. Watch eye of the needle online stream full movie directv. Eye of the needle film by marquand 1981 britannica. Eye of the needle 1981 screen archives entertainment. Watch eye of the needle watch movies online free youtube. Eye of the needle, 1981 film directed by richard marquand, based on the novel by ken follett eye of the needle star trek. Along with a few other writers he took on the job of creating a believable world of spies in the tradition of ian flemings james bond and the sales of their books led to those being created today.
Eye of the needle 1981 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aug 08, 2018 eye of the needle is a wwii espionage movie directed by richard marquard. Its a full on espionage thriller with enthralling action sequences and sudden murders. The cottage and lighthouse were constructed for the film. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Eye of the needle or eye of a needle is the tunnellike space near one end of a manual or machine sewing needle. Eye of the needle is a engrossing, oldfashioned wwii spy thriller with a romantic subplot. The island vistas are breathtaking and alan hulmes pictures are rich and moody.
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