The Vienna Strangler (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, The Vienna Strangler is a drama, crime and documentary film directed by Ross Harper, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s 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".
Who’s in it. The Vienna Strangler stars Jack Unterweger, Bianca Mrak as Jack's girlfriend, Astrid Wagner as Self - Lawyer & Jack's Girlfriend and John Leake as Biographer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Vienna Strangler 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 The Vienna Strangler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vienna Strangler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vienna Strangler (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vienna Strangler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Vienna Strangler worth watching?
- The Vienna Strangler holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Vienna Strangler?
- The Vienna Strangler stars Jack Unterweger, Bianca Mrak, Astrid Wagner, John Leake and Tim Pigott-Smith.
- When was The Vienna Strangler released?
- The Vienna Strangler was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.