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Eye of the Needle 1981

“To love a stranger is easy. To kill a lover is not.”

★ 6.7/10 R DramaThriller Released
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What is Eye of the Needle?

Eye of the Needle is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1981
Status
Released
Runtime
108 minutes
Release date
Jul 24, 1981
Studios
Kings Road Entertainment, Juniper Films
Genres
Drama, Thriller
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Thriller

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Eye of the Needle is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Kings Road Entertainment, Juniper Films. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A ruthless German spy flees to a remote Scottish island with vital D-Day information.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on the 1978 novel by Ken Follett
  • Features a narrative set during World War II in 1944
Keep in mind
  • Involves a runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes
  • Rated R

Watch it if you enjoy World War II dramas and thrillers based on bestselling novels.

The film carries an R rating and involves dramatic and thrilling wartime content.

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When was Eye of the Needle released?

The film was released in the United States on July 24, 1981.

What is the film's runtime?

The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes.

What genre is the film?

The film falls under the drama and thriller genres.

Who wrote the film?

The film was written by Stanley Mann.

Is the film based on a book?

Yes, it is based on the 1978 novel of the same title by Ken Follett.

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