Jesus of Ottakring (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1976, Jesus of Ottakring is a drama film directed by Wilhelm Pellert, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In the year 1970 several Austrian newspapers reported of Viennese people beating a homeless person to death because they thought he had stolen 50 Schilling. This story was the foundation for the play JESUS VON OTTAKRING which Pellert brought to the big screen in his directorial debut. A parable about intolerance in society.
Who’s in it. Jesus of Ottakring stars Rudolf Prack as Major a. D., Hilde Sochor as Frau Anger, Stephan Paryla-Raky as Polizist and Peter Hey as Leprecht, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Jesus of Ottakring has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesus of Ottakring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesus of Ottakring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesus of Ottakring (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jesus of Ottakring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jesus of Ottakring worth watching?
- Jesus of Ottakring holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jesus of Ottakring?
- Jesus of Ottakring stars Rudolf Prack, Hilde Sochor, Stephan Paryla-Raky, Peter Hey and Marianne Gerzner.
- When was Jesus of Ottakring released?
- Jesus of Ottakring was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.