Puppet on a Chain
“It will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat....”
Synopsis
Following a triple professional hit a U.S. agent, Paul Sherman, arrives in Amsterdam to investigate a heroin smuggling ring. He finds a city rife with drugs and a police force unable or unwilling to do much about it. With his incognito female fellow agent, Maggie, the American is soon stirring things up.
Top Cast
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Sven-Bertil Taube
Paul Sherman
Barbara Parkins
Maggie
Alexander Knox
Colonel De Graaf
Patrick Allen
Inspector Van Gelder
Vladek Sheybal
Meegeren
Ania Marson
Astrid Lemay
Penny Casdagli
Trudi
Peter Hutchins
The Assassin
Drewe Henley
Jimmy Duclos
Henny Orri
Herta
Stewart F. Lane
George Lemay
Mark Malicz
Morgenstern
Michael Mellinger
Hotel Manager
Mieczysław Malicz
Morgenstern
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoffrey Reeve, Don Sharp
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wheeler
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Puppet on a Chain
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Big City
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Reeve, Don Sharp
Paul Wheeler, Alistair MacLean, Don Sharp
Piero Piccioni
Bill Lenny
Kurt Unger
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wheeler
Screenplay
Alistair MacLean
Writer
Don Sharp
Writer
Geoffrey Reeve
Director
Don Sharp
Director
Kurt Unger
Producer
Bill Lenny
Editor
Peter Mullins
Production Design
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puppet on a Chain
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What is Puppet on a Chain about?
Following a triple professional hit a U.S. agent, Paul Sherman, arrives in Amsterdam to investigate a heroin smuggling ring. He finds a city rife with drugs and a police force unable or unwilling to do much about it. With his incognito female fellow agent, Maggie, the American is soon stirring things up.
Who directed Puppet on a Chain?
Puppet on a Chain was directed by Geoffrey Reeve, Don Sharp.
Who stars in Puppet on a Chain?
The principal cast of Puppet on a Chain includes Sven-Bertil Taube, Barbara Parkins, Alexander Knox, Patrick Allen, Vladek Sheybal.
When was Puppet on a Chain released and how long is it?
Puppet on a Chain was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Puppet on a Chain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puppet on a Chain was composed by Piero Piccioni.
Is Puppet on a Chain based on a book or true story?
Puppet on a Chain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alistair MacLean".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Puppet on a Chain?
Puppet on a Chain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).