Close your eyes and whisper his name...
A serial killer whose mother was a prostitute starts killing streetwalkers as a way of paying back his mother for her abuse.
Jack the Ripper (1976) is a drama and thriller film directed by Jesús Franco, released on September 23, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Klaus Kinski, Josephine Chaplin, Andreas Mannkopff and Herbert Fux. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
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Klaus Kinski
as Dr. Dennis Orloff / Jack the Ripper
Josephine Chaplin
as Cynthia
Andreas Mannkopff
as Inspektor Selby
Herbert Fux
as Charlie, the Fisherman
Lina Romay
as Marika Stevenson
Nikola Weisse
as Frieda
Hans Gaugler
as Mr. Bridger
Ursula von Wiese
as Ms. Higgins
Francine Custer
as Sally Brown
Olga Gebhard
as Mrs. Baxter
Angelika Arndts
as Mrs. Stevenson
Peter Nüsch
as Sergeant Ruppert
Directed by Jesús Franco, written by Jesús Franco, produced by Erwin C. Dietrich and Max Dora.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 59 ratings.
**_“Any back alley street is where we'll probably meet”_** Helmed by Jess Franco and released in 1976, “Jack the Ripper” is a well-done interpretation of the serial killer of the Whitechapel district of London with Klaus Kinski in the title role. Keep in mind that the murderer was never identified or arrested and so every cinematic account that reveals the killer’s identity is a fabrication. This is Victorian…
Reviewed on September 7, 2023
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Jack the Ripper (1976) is available to stream on History Vault and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Jack the Ripper (1976) includes Klaus Kinski, Josephine Chaplin, Andreas Mannkopff, Herbert Fux and Lina Romay. The film was directed by Jesús Franco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Jack the Ripper was released on September 23, 1976 and runs for 1h 32m.
Jack the Ripper (1976) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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