Fegefeuer
Synopsis
The story of Austrian, Johann "Jack" Unterweger, who wrote a book about his criminal past while serving a life term in prison for assault. In 1974, Unterweger murdered 18-year-old German citizen Margaret Schäfer by strangling her with her own bra, and in 1976 was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willi Hengstler
- Screenplay & Story
- Willi Hengstler, Jack Unterweger, Bernhard Seiter
- Original Score
- Karlheinz Miklin
- Original Title
- Fegefeuer
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Epo-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willi Hengstler
Willi Hengstler, Jack Unterweger, Bernhard Seiter
Karlheinz Miklin
Jiří Štíbr
Eliška Štíbrová
Dieter Pochlatko
Department Leadership Roster
Willi Hengstler
Director
Willi Hengstler
Writer
Bernhard Seiter
Writer
Eliška Štíbrová
Editor
Dieter Pochlatko
Producer
Jiří Štíbr
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fegefeuer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fegefeuer about?
The story of Austrian, Johann "Jack" Unterweger, who wrote a book about his criminal past while serving a life term in prison for assault. In 1974, Unterweger murdered 18-year-old German citizen Margaret Schäfer by strangling her with her own bra, and in 1976 was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
Who directed Fegefeuer?
Fegefeuer was directed by Willi Hengstler.
Who stars in Fegefeuer?
The principal cast of Fegefeuer includes Bobby Prem, Ingrid Ettlmayer, Jürgen Goslar, Jeanette Mühlmann, Hartmut Nolte.
When was Fegefeuer released and how long is it?
Fegefeuer was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Fegefeuer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fegefeuer was composed by Karlheinz Miklin.
Is Fegefeuer based on a book or true story?
Fegefeuer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Unterweger".