The Vienna Strangler
“the poet, the writer, the killer!”
Synopsis
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?
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The Vienna Strangler (3/3)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-01-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross Harper
- Screenplay & Story
- Ross Harper, Jack Unterweger
- Original Title
- The Vienna Strangler
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Austria, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Discovery Channel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross Harper
Ross Harper, Jack Unterweger
Tim Pollard
Department Leadership Roster
Ross Harper
Director
Ross Harper
Writer
Jack Unterweger
Writer
Tim Pollard
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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 principal cast of The Vienna Strangler includes Jack Unterweger, Bianca Mrak, Astrid Wagner, John Leake, Walter Bruschweiler.
When was The Vienna Strangler released and how long is it?
The Vienna Strangler was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 45m.