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The Vienna Strangler (2006)

2006-10-21 · 1h 0m · EN
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The story of Austrian, Johann "Jack" Unterweger (1950-1994), 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. And that was only the beginning... Epsidode 1:4 of "Serial Killers".

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Ross HarperDirector, WriterJack UnterwegerWriter

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Jack UnterwegerJack UnterwegerBianca MrakBianca MrakJack's girlfriendAstrid WagnerAstrid WagnerSelf - Lawyer & Jack's GirlfriendJohn LeakeJohn LeakeBiographerTim Pigott-SmithTim Pigott-SmithNarrator (voice)Walter BruschweilerWalter Bruschweiler

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What is The Vienna Strangler about?

The story of Austrian, Johann "Jack" Unterweger (1950-1994), 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. And that was only the beginning... Epsidode 1:4 of "Serial Killers".

How long is The Vienna Strangler?

The Vienna Strangler has a runtime of 60 minutes.