Jack the Ripper
“Close your eyes and whisper his name...”
Synopsis
A serial killer whose mother was a prostitute starts killing streetwalkers as a way of paying back his mother for her abuse.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jack the Ripper (1976) - Trailer HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-22
Top Cast
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Klaus Kinski
Dr. Dennis Orloff / Jack the Ripper
Josephine Chaplin
Cynthia
Andreas Mannkopff
Inspektor Selby
Herbert Fux
Charlie, the Fisherman
Lina Romay
Marika Stevenson
Nikola Weisse
Frieda
Hans Gaugler
Mr. Bridger
Ursula von Wiese
Ms. Higgins
Francine Custer
Sally Brown
Olga Gebhard
Mrs. Baxter
Angelika Arndts
Mrs. Stevenson
Peter Nüsch
Sergeant Ruppert
Esther Studer
Jeanny
Regine Elsener
Blondy
Lorli Bucher
Lulu
Mike Lederer
Coach Driver
Otto Dornbierer
Charlie's Friend
Walter Baumgartner
Piano Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesús Franco
- Original Score
- Walter Baumgartner
- Original Title
- Jack the Ripper
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Cinemec, Elite Film, Ascot Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesús Franco
Jesús Franco
Walter Baumgartner
Peter Baumgartner, Peter Spörri
Marie-Luise Buschke
Erwin C. Dietrich, Max Dora
Department Leadership Roster
Jesús Franco
Director
Jesús Franco
Screenplay
Walter Baumgartner
Original Music Composer
Peter Baumgartner
Director of Photography
Marie-Luise Buschke
Editor
Erwin C. Dietrich
Producer
Max Dora
Producer
Sylvia De Stoutz
Costume Design
Rolf Engler
Production Design
Peter Spörri
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack the Ripper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jack the Ripper about?
A serial killer whose mother was a prostitute starts killing streetwalkers as a way of paying back his mother for her abuse.
Who directed Jack the Ripper?
Jack the Ripper was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in Jack the Ripper?
The principal cast of Jack the Ripper includes Klaus Kinski, Josephine Chaplin, Andreas Mannkopff, Herbert Fux, Lina Romay.
When was Jack the Ripper released and how long is it?
Jack the Ripper was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Jack the Ripper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack the Ripper was composed by Walter Baumgartner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack the Ripper?
Jack the Ripper holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).