Eye of the Needle

Engelske undersættelser Eye of the Needle (1981)

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

Drama Thriller
6.6 / 10

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.

Runtime 108 min
Language EN
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Director Richard Marquand
Box Office $18M
Handling

En hjertevarm romantisk fortælling med stærke følelser.

8 English subtitles available
Release Source Downloads Flags Download
Eye.of.the.Needle.1981.720p.BluRay.X264-AMIABLE opensubtitles 5,867 .SRT
Eye.of.the.Needle.1981.720p.BluRay.X264-AMIABLE opensubtitles 2,734 CC .SRT
NTSC DVDRip CG - CUT U.S. VERSION opensubtitles 1,645 .SRT
PAL DVDRip - UNCUT opensubtitles 1,193 .SRT
Eye of the Needle (1981) opensubtitles 5,967 .SRT
Eye of the Needle (1981) opensubtitles 1,791 .SRT
Eye.of.the.Needle.1981.720p.HDTV.x264-mi2 opensubtitles 1,260 .SRT
Eye.of.the.Needle.1981.HDTV.720p.H264 opensubtitles 2,382 .SRT

Eye of the Needle — Cast & Crew

Directed by: Richard Marquand

Donald Sutherland Faber
Kate Nelligan Lucy
Ian Bannen Godliman
Christopher Cazenove David
Faith Brook Lucy's Mother
Barbara Ewing Mrs. Garden
David Hayman Canter
Alex McCrindle Tom
Philip Martin Brown Billy Parkin
Stephen MacKenna Lieutenant

Languages Spoken in Eye of the Needle (1981)

Eye of the Needle features dialogue in English, German. With multiple languages spoken throughout the movie, having reliable English subtitles ensures you can follow every scene regardless of the language being spoken on screen. Multi-language movies often switch between languages without warning, making subtitles essential for a complete viewing experience.

Download English Subtitles for Eye of the Needle (1981)

This page lists all available English subtitle files for the movie Eye of the Needle (1981) in .SRT format. We currently have 8 subtitle versions sourced from opensubtitles. Each version corresponds to a different video release, so you can find the subtitle that synchronises perfectly with your file.

The most popular subtitle for Eye of the Needle has been downloaded 5,967 times, which is a strong indicator of quality and timing accuracy.

Some versions include closed captions (CC) that describe sound effects, music cues, and speaker identification — ideal for hearing-impaired viewers or anyone who wants the fullest experience.

About Eye of the Needle (1981)

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.

  • Genre: Drama, Thriller
  • Release year: 1981
  • TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10
  • Type: Movie
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Director: Richard Marquand
  • Spoken languages: English, German
  • Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
  • IMDB ID: tt0082351

Eye of the Needle is a drama movie released in 1981. Having accurate English subtitles is especially important for drama titles, where fast-paced dialogue and intense scenes can make spoken lines difficult to catch.

Trivia & Fun Facts about Eye of the Needle (1981)

  • Eye of the Needle earned approximately $18 million at the worldwide box office.
  • Produced by Kings Road Entertainment</strong>, <strong>Juniper Films.
  • The movie features dialogue in 2 different languages: English, German.
  • Eye of the Needle is an international co-production involving 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
Themes & Topics: husband wife relationship based on novel or book submarine world war ii d-day nazi spy cold blooded killer 1940s isolated island

How to Add English Subtitles to Eye of the Needle

  1. Find your release version – Check the filename of your Eye of the Needle video file. It usually contains the source (BluRay, WEB-DL, HDTV) and release group name.
  2. Download the matching .SRT – In the table above, locate the subtitle whose release name matches your video and click the download button.
  3. Rename the subtitle file – Rename the downloaded .SRT file so it has the exact same name as your video file (e.g. eye-of-the-needle.srt).
  4. Place both files together – Move the .SRT into the same folder as the video.
  5. Open in your media player – Launch the video in VLC, Kodi, Plex, MPC-HC, PotPlayer, or Infuse. The subtitles will load automatically.

Best Media Players for Eye of the Needle Subtitles

Any media player that supports external .SRT files will work with the subtitles on this page. Here are the most popular options:

  • VLC Media Player – Free, open-source, and available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Drag and drop the .SRT file onto the player window or use Subtitle > Add Subtitle File. Press G/H to adjust timing on the fly.
  • Kodi – Ideal for home theatre setups. Place the .SRT in the same folder as the video and Kodi loads it automatically.
  • Plex – Name the .SRT file identically to the video and place it in the same directory. Plex detects it and offers it as a selectable subtitle track.
  • MPC-HC / MPC-BE – Lightweight Windows players with excellent subtitle rendering. Supports .SRT auto-loading and manual delay adjustments.
  • Infuse (Apple TV / iOS) – Automatically picks up .SRT files stored alongside your videos on network shares or cloud storage.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eye of the Needle (1981) Subtitles

Where can I download English subtitles for Eye of the Needle?

You can download free English subtitles for Eye of the Needle (1981) right here on engelskeundersaettelser.com. We have 8 subtitle versions available from sources like opensubtitles. Simply choose the version that matches your video release and click the download button.

Are the Eye of the Needle subtitles free to download?

Yes, absolutely. Every English subtitle for Eye of the Needle on our website is 100% free. There is no registration, no subscription, and no hidden fees.

Which Eye of the Needle subtitle file should I choose?

Look at the Release column in the subtitle table above and match it to the release version of your video file. Common indicators include the video source (BluRay, WEB-DL, HDTV, DVDRip) and the release group name. If you are not sure which version you have, choose the subtitle with the highest download count (the top version here has 5,967 downloads).

The Eye of the Needle subtitles are out of sync with my video. How do I fix it?

Subtitle timing issues usually occur when the subtitle was created for a different video release. Try these solutions:

  • Download a different subtitle version from the table above that matches your specific release
  • Adjust the subtitle delay in your player: in VLC, press G (delay) or H (advance) to shift subtitles by 50ms per press
  • Use free tools like Subtitle Edit or SubSync to automatically re-synchronise the .SRT file to your video

Are there closed captions (CC) for Eye of the Needle?

Yes. Some of the subtitle versions for Eye of the Needle (1981) include closed captions, marked with the CC tag in the table. These subtitles contain additional descriptions of sound effects, background music, and speaker identification.

Can I use these subtitles on my smart TV?

Yes. Download the .SRT file and save it on a USB drive or network-attached storage in the same folder as your Eye of the Needle video file. Rename the .SRT to match the video filename exactly. Most smart TVs will detect and display the subtitles automatically.

What is the .SRT subtitle format?

SRT (SubRip Text) is the most widely used subtitle format in the world. It is a simple text file containing numbered entries with timestamps and dialogue text. The .SRT format is supported by virtually every media player, smart TV, streaming device, and video editing tool.