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The Eye of the Needle (DVD + Blu-ray)

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Genre Romance, Mystery & Thrillers, Military & War
Format PAL, CD+DVD, Dolby
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 52 minutes
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The Eye of the Needle (DVD + Blu-ray)
Directed by Richard Marquand

Donald Sutherland (Don't Look Now) and Kate Nelligan (The Prince of Tides) play star-crossed lovers torn between passion and allegiance in this heart-wrenching World War ll-set thriller, played out against the blitz-scarred 1940s backdrop of England and the windswept hills of the Scottish islands. En route to the Fatherland with secrets that will stop the D-Day invasion, ruthless spy 'The Needle' (Sutherland) finds himself shipwrecked on the remote Storm Island. Here he becomes involved in a perilous affair with the beautiful, but lonely Lucy (Nelligan), who lives there with her bitter, crippled ex-RAF husband, David (Christopher Cazenove). But can the fierce passion of illicit love survive the bitter realities of war?

Special features

  • Director Richard Marquand's preferred cut of the film, presented in High Definition and Standard Definition
  • Audio commentary by Julie Kirgo, Nick Redman and music historian Jon Burlingame
  • Alternate ending sequence, which appeared on the previous UK DVD release
  • Donald Sutherland Guardian Interview (1987, 73 mins, audio only)
  • Careless Talk Costs Lives: Wartime Warnings (1940, 36 mins): three short wartime propaganda films produced by Ealing Studios for the Ministry of Information
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Illustrated booklet with full film credits and new writing by Little White Lies essayist Paul Fairclough

UK | 1981 | colour | 112 minutes | English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles | original aspect ratio 1.85:1 | BD50: 1080p, 24fps, PCM mono audio (48kHz/24-bit), Region B | DVD9: PAL, 25fps, Dolby Digital 1.0 mono audio (320kbps), Region 2 | Cert 15 (strong violence)

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ Unknown
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.69 x 5.31 x 0.47 inches; 2.47 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL, CD+DVD, Dolby
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 52 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2018
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Bfi
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D4546WF
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,204 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Spectacular Restoration! One of the best that I have ever seen for any film!
This is for a Blu Ray copy of this film...not a DVD release.“The Eye of the Needle” is simply one of the finest German spy WWII films that I know of and it has been a favorite ever since it premiered in the theater back in 1981. Over the years it’s colors have shifted and faded and the blacks have become mushy and wane. So, I was totally blown away when I received my copy of this “Twilight Time” edition of this great movie. I had never heard of “Twilight Time” before and quite frankly couldn’t understand why MGM/UA or Warner Bros hadn’t issued a copy themselves (although perhaps the distribution rights may have changed in these intervening years). Anyway, I am glad that this edition has happened and from the last time I saw a MGM/Warner release of this movie it was looking pretty bad.....this edition is simply magnificent...it looks just like a new release does...just amazing. Skin tones very nice, entire balance is really great, and as I said, the blacks are wonderful. Sound is really clear, crisp, and rich. You couldn’t ask for nor expect more.If you have never seen “The Eye of the Needle” before, or are hankering to see it once again don’t hesitate to grab a copy of this limited edition release.I bought my copy from another popular place here on the internet as the one listed here is a German edition and I was unsure if an American machine would play it as codes are not interchangeable between regions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Donald Sutherland at his best, worst.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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Mr. Sutherland plays a Nazi sympathising Irishman and is at times at his chilling best. Amply supported by a fine cast this thriller set mostly in Scotland will have you at the end of your seats, undoubtedly like Ken Follett's best-seller had millions of readers. The film looks and sounds fantastic and there's a commentary track by Music Historian Jon Burlingame and Film Historians Julie Redman & Nick Redman, well worth listening to. An 8-page booklet and a trailer rounds up the extras.
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Lee Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Favorites
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
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"Eye of the Needle" captured my attention when I first saw it in theatres and has remained a favorite. When I put in my antique video cassette only to find it had bitten the dust, I had to get a DVD. Despite his stellar performance in Redford's "Ordinary People" a year before, it was this film that made me a fan of Donald Sutherland. His acting is so subtle which is perhaps the reason he has amazingly never received an Oscar nomination, despite an incredible volume of work in his career. In my book, he is one of the most under-rated actors in Hollywood. As German spy Faber, code named "The Needle," Sutherland flashes a disarming smile, much like a butcher who pets the animal before slaughter. One wonders at his isolation. In the moments when he reveals that "all parents do not love their children; some parents use their children," we get a glimpse of a past that might explain his drive in the solitary life of espionage to fight for Nazi Germany. Kate Nelligan, who was nominated for a supporting Oscar for "Prince of Tides," turns in an entrancing performance as Lucy, a woman trapped in a marriage that brings her no joy. Christopher Cazenove plays husband Dave who is disabled in a car accident and bitterly is unable to adjust to life. Alan Hume's cinematography makes the most of the broad Irish coast of remote Storm Island and is particularly good in the many close-quarters shots such as on the train, in the lighthouse and on the boat. The gritty action of this film had me on pins and needles, despite having seen it many times in the past. This is one of my favorites. Enjoy!
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Jeanne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sutherland at his best!
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015
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This is a really nice film set during the early years of World War II.

Donald Sutherland is so good in this role as a German spy in England. He is at once amiable and creepy. When he takes out his switchblade to stab someone, you are not sure if he enjoys killing or if he thinks of it as a necessary because of the circumstances at that moment. He walks that fine line -- although his character certainly turns out to be very dedicated to his mission.

Kate Nelligan does a fine job as the long-suffering wife of a former soldier who is paralyzed from the waist down due to an auto accident on the way to their honeymoon. She married for better or worse and accepts her role -- even if her husband spends his time feeling sorry for himself. The setting of the meat of the story -- after Sutherland has discovered Allied deception which he needs to transmit to Germany -- takes place on an isolated island during a bad storm where the boat Sutherland stole crashes onto the island's beach.

The cinematography, set design, and lighting really give one a feeling of isolation on the island.

The climax of the film is outstanding. It puts one on the edge of one's seat. The viewer pulls for Nelligan's character but has also come to like Sutherland's character as well. He wants to radio his info and escape on a German submarine. Nelligan must stop him, even though she has fallen in love with him. They battle each other -- literally.

Who wins? Watch the movie and find out.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2022
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Sutherland is the ultimate sleazy spy. A few corny parts but for the most part thoroughly engrossing.
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Lisa Vander Meulen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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I first saw this movie when I was younger and fell in love withe combination of suspense, forbidden romance and a strong woman. I’m so happy it’s in my library now!
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ProfDon
5.0 out of 5 stars More than a spy story
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2006
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Most spy stories get dated rather quickly as old antagonists become commercial partners and old issues become just so much former silliness. That Eye Of The Needle, clearly a spy story on the surface, has lasted longer than most is attributable to a number of factors, paramount among them being it is much more than a spy story.

I think of it as a 'study in reluctance'. Faber (Sutherland) clearly does not want to have to kill people as he goes about his assigned spying duties, but darn it they keep putting his mission in jeopardy and he just has to... Similarly, Lucy (Nelligan) doesn't really want to cheat on her paraplegic and surly husband (Cazenove), but Faber is so attentive; nor, when she learns the truth of his life does she want to do what must be done, but...

In lesser hands this story could turn to mush. But with Ken Follett's best-selling novel as a base, Richard Marquand's deft direction, and phenomenally excellent casting in not only the two starring roles, but across the board, it's one 'spy story' that holds up well. Of course, I've only watched it maybe two dozen times so far...perhaps it will get boring after the fourth or fifth dozen viewings. Probably not though. This is a classic movie I highly recommend to anyone.
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Elle Shopper Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Memory - this film owned 1981 The love and death dynamic really well done
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020
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It was the last film my late husband and I viewed together before he suddenly passed away - we underpaid for the powerful effect it had. A happy normal couple viewing the film would not go home lukewarm.

The constant play of love and death, like the film's music - the scenes are all variations on the theme. Intense - spectacular!

Even after they are both wounded trying to kill one another, there is the attraction and passion between them, leaving the audience aghast - no more!

The role of the villain as savior is there, too - the issues of all the main characters are well-resolved by the bad guy- before his own end. And our heroine wins her redemption for herself and her son for a happy future. As things should be for a cast of very troubled characters.

Thank you to all onstage and backstage, who made this film - still grand and exciting.
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Ellen in Missouri
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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Great movie, follows the book very closely.
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NGreen
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2022
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Saw this film when it was first released - Enjoyable to watch
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Lara
5.0 out of 5 stars Fedele al libro
Reviewed in Italy on January 14, 2023
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Molto fedele al libro, con tutti gli accorgimenti e tagli che un film è costretto a fare, ma molto fedele al capolavoro di Ken Follet
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Francisco Arruga
5.0 out of 5 stars No sería espía para nadie
Reviewed in Spain on July 12, 2019
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Todo OK. Buena película, casi tanto como la novela. Las actuaciones muy bien, así como la dirección y el montaje. Recomendable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Erstklassige Romanverfilmung mit einem genialen DONALD SUTHERLAND!
Reviewed in Germany on January 17, 2019
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Ich bin ein begeisterter Leser der Bücher von KEN FOLLETT, ich habe sie wirklich alle gelesen. Zu Beginn seiner Karriere hat er überwiegend Spionageromane geschrieben, einer seiner besten ist definitiv „Die Nadel“.
Nun ist es ja immer so eine Sache wenn Romane verfilmt werden, die einem in Buchform sehr gut gefallen haben. Das Ergebnis ist in den meisten Fällen ernüchternd, manchmal sehr enttäuschend.

Im Fall von „Die Nadel“ ist das definitiv nicht so, RICHARD MARQUAND hat aus der Romanvorlage einen richtig spannenden Film gemacht.
MARQUAND baut ganz langsam Spannung auf, er nimmt sich Zeit und führt den Zuschauer Schritt für Schritt zum Finale. GERORGE LUCAS war von MARQUANDS Regiearbeit so begeistert, dass er ihn sofort für „Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter“ verpflichtete.

Der Film funktioniert aber nur so gut, weil mit DONALD SUTHERLAND ein erstklassiger und perfekt passender Darsteller für die Figur des Meisterspions „Die Nadel“ gefunden wurde. Es ist die ruhige und kontrollierte Art wie er den „Heinrich Faber“ spielt, die diese Figur so glaubwürdig erscheinen lässt. „Faber“ ist kaltblütig und brutal, er beseitigt emotionslos alle die ihm gefährlich werden könnten.

Die Story dreht sich um den deutschen Spion HEINRICH FABER (Donald Sutherland), der im Zweiten Weltkrieg als deutscher Spion in England unterwegs ist. Seinen Decknamen „Die Nadel“ hat er bekommen, weil seine bevorzugte Mordwaffe ein Stilett ist.
Eines Tages entdeckt FABER, dass die britische Invasionsarmee nur aus Attrappen von Kampfflugzeugen besteht, um vom geplanten Invasionsort in der Normandie abzulenken. Diese Nachricht soll er persönlich dem „Führer“ überbringen, doch die Briten kommen ihm auf die Spur. Auf seiner Flucht nach Schottland, wo vor der Küste ein deutsches U-Boot auf ihn wartet, zieht FABER eine blutige Spur hinter sich her, denn er hat alle ermordet, die für ihn gefährlich werden könnten.
Doch die britische Spionageabwehr ist ihm dicht auf den Fersen, weswegen FABER gezwungen ist, immer größere Risiken einzugehen …..

Mein Fazit: „Die Nadel“ ist ein erstklassiger Spionagethriller, der mit ganz wenig Aufwand gedreht wurde. Es ist vor allem der erstklassigen Regie und dem Hauptdarsteller zu verdanken, dass dieser Film zu keinem Zeitpunkt langweilig wird.
Ich finde den Film einfach großartig und kann ihn bedenkenlos empfehlen, denn auch heute noch, fast vierzig Jahre später, hat er nichts von seiner Klasse eingebüßt!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Erstklassige Romanverfilmung mit einem genialen DONALD SUTHERLAND!
Reviewed in Germany on January 17, 2019
Ich bin ein begeisterter Leser der Bücher von KEN FOLLETT, ich habe sie wirklich alle gelesen. Zu Beginn seiner Karriere hat er überwiegend Spionageromane geschrieben, einer seiner besten ist definitiv „Die Nadel“.
Nun ist es ja immer so eine Sache wenn Romane verfilmt werden, die einem in Buchform sehr gut gefallen haben. Das Ergebnis ist in den meisten Fällen ernüchternd, manchmal sehr enttäuschend.

Im Fall von „Die Nadel“ ist das definitiv nicht so, RICHARD MARQUAND hat aus der Romanvorlage einen richtig spannenden Film gemacht.
MARQUAND baut ganz langsam Spannung auf, er nimmt sich Zeit und führt den Zuschauer Schritt für Schritt zum Finale. GERORGE LUCAS war von MARQUANDS Regiearbeit so begeistert, dass er ihn sofort für „Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter“ verpflichtete.

Der Film funktioniert aber nur so gut, weil mit DONALD SUTHERLAND ein erstklassiger und perfekt passender Darsteller für die Figur des Meisterspions „Die Nadel“ gefunden wurde. Es ist die ruhige und kontrollierte Art wie er den „Heinrich Faber“ spielt, die diese Figur so glaubwürdig erscheinen lässt. „Faber“ ist kaltblütig und brutal, er beseitigt emotionslos alle die ihm gefährlich werden könnten.

Die Story dreht sich um den deutschen Spion HEINRICH FABER (Donald Sutherland), der im Zweiten Weltkrieg als deutscher Spion in England unterwegs ist. Seinen Decknamen „Die Nadel“ hat er bekommen, weil seine bevorzugte Mordwaffe ein Stilett ist.
Eines Tages entdeckt FABER, dass die britische Invasionsarmee nur aus Attrappen von Kampfflugzeugen besteht, um vom geplanten Invasionsort in der Normandie abzulenken. Diese Nachricht soll er persönlich dem „Führer“ überbringen, doch die Briten kommen ihm auf die Spur. Auf seiner Flucht nach Schottland, wo vor der Küste ein deutsches U-Boot auf ihn wartet, zieht FABER eine blutige Spur hinter sich her, denn er hat alle ermordet, die für ihn gefährlich werden könnten.
Doch die britische Spionageabwehr ist ihm dicht auf den Fersen, weswegen FABER gezwungen ist, immer größere Risiken einzugehen …..

Mein Fazit: „Die Nadel“ ist ein erstklassiger Spionagethriller, der mit ganz wenig Aufwand gedreht wurde. Es ist vor allem der erstklassigen Regie und dem Hauptdarsteller zu verdanken, dass dieser Film zu keinem Zeitpunkt langweilig wird.
Ich finde den Film einfach großartig und kann ihn bedenkenlos empfehlen, denn auch heute noch, fast vierzig Jahre später, hat er nichts von seiner Klasse eingebüßt!
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S. Carr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story brought to life
Reviewed in Australia on February 25, 2019
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Excellent version of a Ken Follet story
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