For Eyes Only (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1963, For Eyes Only is a thriller and drama film directed by János Veiczi, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The "Concordia" trading company in Würzburg is a secret headquarters of the MID, a secret service agency of the US Army. For years, espionage, sabotage, and diversion operations originated from here in order to undermine the Socialist Republic of Germany. A favorable moment for a military attack approaches and plans are developed. These plans are placed in the hands of Major Collins, who keeps them in a safe. Hansen has worked for him for many years, but also for the Stasi as a double agent. Security Chief Colonel Rock knows there is a leak, but Hansen has passed every test thrown at him. He is trying to deal with his current assignment: acquiring the plans so they can be made public. His mission is to get them out of the safe and into the GDR without getting caught.
Who’s in it. For Eyes Only stars Alfred Müller as Hansen, Helmut Schreiber as MID-Major Collins, Ivo Palec as Frantisek and Hans Lucke as MID-Colonel Rock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, For Eyes Only has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Eyes Only page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Eyes Only tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Eyes Only (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For Eyes Only change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For Eyes Only worth watching?
- For Eyes Only holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Eyes Only?
- For Eyes Only stars Alfred Müller, Helmut Schreiber, Ivo Palec, Hans Lucke and Werner Lierck.
- When was For Eyes Only released?
- For Eyes Only was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.