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Release Year2006
Runtime0h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Documentary, Drama
Votes3
DirectorRoss Harper
WritersJack Unterweger, Ross Harper
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Vienna Strangler
About The Vienna Strangler
The chilling story of Austrian author and serial killer Johann “Jack” Unterweger. Convicted in 1976 for the brutal murder of 18-year-old Margaret Schäfer, strangled with her own bra, Unterweger was sentenced to life in prison. Behind bars, he reinvented himself as a writer, publishing poetry, plays, and an acclaimed autobiography that portrayed his crimes as the product of a troubled youth. His transformation into a literary figure won him the support of intellectuals and politicians, who campaigned for his release. In 1990, after serving just 15 years, Unterweger walked free — hailed as a symbol of rehabilitation.... or was he?
Directed by Ross Harper, The Vienna Strangler leans on a strong ensemble — Jack Unterweger, Bianca Mrak, Astrid Wagner — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2006.
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