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Movie poster: Eye of the Needle (1981)
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Eye of the Needle

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1981 · 108 min Drama Thriller
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1981
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Richard Marquand
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (252 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Richard Marquand

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