Blonde in Bondage

(1957)

91 min.

Directed by: Robert Brandt

Cast: Mark Miller, Anita Thallaug, Stig Jarrel, and Lars Eckborg

Country: Sweden

Film / Drama / Exploitation

This 1957 expose film focuses on the Stockholm underworld, with its seedy mix of drugs and sex. Reporter Larry Brand (Mark Miller) travels to Europe to research Swedish sexuality. His work leads him to Mona Mace (Anita Thallaug), a gorgeous blonde erotic performer and drug addict. He quickly becomes attached to Mona and seeks to help her escape the control of drug dealer Kreugar (Stig Jarrel). However his actions release a violent backlash from the underworld, endangering both him and Mona. Filmed on location in Sweden, this film includes a notable chase through a carnival fun-house, as well as a searing look at the Swedish sex industry.