Puppet on a Chain (1970)
Starring: Sven-Bertil Taube, Barbara Parkins
Based on the Novel by: Alistair MacLean
Directed by: Geoffrey Reeve
Produced by: Kurt Unger
Distributor: Roadshow
Format: Original Australian Daybill
Size: Approx. 13" x 30"
Printed by: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd
Classification: M (Mature Audiences)
Design & Features: Monochrome black-and-white action-style design, typical of Australian daybills issued for serious action/crime thrillers in the early 1970s.
Tagline connects this film to Alistair MacLean’s other hit screen adaptations like The Guns of Navarone and Where Eagles Dare, enhancing collector value. Highlights the explosive boat chase sequence — one of the film’s most famous action scenes.

Film Overview: Puppet on a Chain is a gritty espionage thriller set in Amsterdam, centering around a DEA agent trying to dismantle a heroin ring. While not as famous as some of MacLean's other adaptations, the film is beloved for its atmospheric setting and an intense boat chase that influenced later action films, including scenes in Live and Let Die.

Collector’s Insight: This is a great pick for fans of classic crime and thriller films, especially those collecting Alistair MacLean-based cinema or early 1970s European-set action. The local Roadshow and M.A.P.S. print combo adds extra Aussie appeal.