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[[Image:EotN_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Eye of the Needle'' (1981) (Note that Kate is holding what appears to be a [[Colt Detective Special]] on the poster in place of a [[Webley Mk VI]].)]] | [[Image:EotN_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Eye of the Needle'' (1981) (Note that Kate is holding what appears to be a [[Colt Detective Special]] on the poster in place of a [[Webley Mk VI]].)]] | ||
'''''Eye of the Needle''''' is the 1981 film adaptation of Ken Follett's 1978 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Richard Marquand ( | '''''Eye of the Needle''''' is the 1981 feature film adaptation of Ken Follett's 1978 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Richard Marquand (''[[Jagged Edge]]'') and stars [[Donald Sutherland]] and [[Kate Nelligan]]. 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 television miniseries. The success of the film brought director Richard Marquand to the attention of George Lucas, who hired Marquand to direct the third installment of the ''[[Star Wars]]'' trilogy, ''[[Return of the Jedi]]''. | ||
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One of Godliman's men is briefly seen with what appears to be a [[Sten Mk III]]. | One of Godliman's men is briefly seen with what appears to be a [[Sten Mk III]]. | ||
[[Image:Sten_MkIII.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk III - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten_MkIII.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk III - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:EotN_Sten_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sten circled. Note the helicopter, which is supposed to be a Sikorsky R-5, but is more likely the Westland Dragonfly, a licensed British copy. Either way, | [[Image:EotN_Sten_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Sten circled. Note the helicopter, which is supposed to be a Sikorsky R-5, but is more likely the Westland Dragonfly, a licensed British copy. Either way, its presence is an anachronism, as the first prototypes weren't delivered to the US Army Air Force until months after this film was set.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
David also has a [[Double Barreled Shotgun]], which Henry Faber, aka, "the Needle" ([[Donald Sutherland]]) later gets ahold of | David also has a [[Double Barreled Shotgun]], which Henry Faber, aka, "the Needle" ([[Donald Sutherland]]) later gets ahold of. Lucy and the Needle also get ahold of Tom's (Alex McCrindle) shotgun later in the film. | ||
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:EotN_DBS_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|David with his shotgun.]] | [[Image:EotN_DBS_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|David with his shotgun.]] | ||
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[[Image:EotN_Bofors_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:EotN_Bofors_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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An Alvis Saladin armored car is also seen in the opening scene at the railroad station. As the scene is set in 1940 and the Alvis Saladin wasn't produced until 1958, this is an anachronism. | An Alvis Saladin armored car is also seen in the opening scene at the railroad station fitted with a 76mm L5A1 main gun. As the scene is set in 1940 and the Alvis Saladin wasn't produced until 1958, this is an anachronism. | ||
[[Image:EotN_Saladdin_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:EotN_Saladdin_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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[[Category: Espionage]] | [[Category: Espionage]] | ||
[[Category: Romance]] | [[Category: Romance]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:57, 31 December 2013
Eye of the Needle is the 1981 feature film adaptation of Ken Follett's 1978 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Richard Marquand (Jagged Edge) and stars Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan. 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 television miniseries. The success of the film brought director Richard Marquand to the attention of George Lucas, who hired Marquand to direct the third installment of the Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi.
The following weapons were used in the film Eye of the Needle:
Handguns
Webley Mk VI
David Rose (Christopher Cazenove) owns a Webley Mk VI, which he is seen cleaning. His wife Lucy (Kate Nelligan) later uses it.
Webley Mk IV
Inspector Godliman (Ian Bannen) appears to carry a Webley Mk IV as his service weapon.
Enfield No.2
The Home Guard Captain (John Paul) is armed with a Enfield No.2.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk III
One of Godliman's men is briefly seen with what appears to be a Sten Mk III.
Shotguns
Double Barreled Shotgun
David also has a Double Barreled Shotgun, which Henry Faber, aka, "the Needle" (Donald Sutherland) later gets ahold of. Lucy and the Needle also get ahold of Tom's (Alex McCrindle) shotgun later in the film.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
British troops are armed with Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*. The Home Guard Corporal (Stephen Phillips) is also armed with one.
Gewehr 98
A German guard is seem armed with a Gewehr 98 rifle.
Other
Bofors 40mm
Several Bofors 40mm guns are seen in the opening scene at the railroad station.
L5A1
An Alvis Saladin armored car is also seen in the opening scene at the railroad station fitted with a 76mm L5A1 main gun. As the scene is set in 1940 and the Alvis Saladin wasn't produced until 1958, this is an anachronism.
