The Vienna Strangler (2006)
the poet, the writer, the killer!
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?
Director: Ross Harper
Genre: Crime, Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: October 21, 2006
Cast
- Jack Unterweger - Self (archive footage)
- Bianca Mrak - Self - Jack's Girlfriend
- Astrid Wagner - Self - Lawyer & Jack's Girlfriend
- John Leake - Self - Biographer
- Walter Bruschweiler - Self
- Tim Pigott-Smith - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Tim Pollard
Production: Discovery Channel
Country: United Kingdom, Austria, United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ross Harper
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vienna Strangler about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Vienna Strangler?
- The Vienna Strangler was directed by Ross Harper.
- Who stars in The Vienna Strangler?
- The Vienna Strangler stars Jack Unterweger, Bianca Mrak, Astrid Wagner, John Leake, Walter Bruschweiler, Tim Pigott-Smith.
- How long is The Vienna Strangler?
- The Vienna Strangler has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is The Vienna Strangler?
- The Vienna Strangler is a Crime, Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Vienna Strangler produced?
- The Vienna Strangler was produced in United Kingdom, Austria, United States of America.