Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger(2004)
Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger Synopsis
Jack Unterweger was an Austrian serial killer who murdered several women before committing suicide in 1994. In 1976 jailed for murder but became a literary sensation while in prison. Out on parole, he killed nine prostitutes before being caught once more.
Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger (2004) is a documentary and crime film directed by Jon Siskel, released on December 9, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Jack Unterweger, David O'Brien, John Leake and Bianca Mrak.
- Director:
- Jon Siskel
- Writers:
- Jon Siskel
- Producers:
- Jon Siskel
- Production:
- BBC, Biography Channel
- Status:
- Released
Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger (2004) Trailer
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Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Unterweger
as Self (archive footage)
- David O'Brien
David O'Brien
as Narrator (voice)
- John Leake
John Leake
as Self - Biographer
- Bianca Mrak
Bianca Mrak
as Self - Jack's Girlfriend
- Günther Nenning
Günther Nenning
as Self - Journalist
- Gregg McCrary
Gregg McCrary
as Self - FBI Profiler
- Max Edelbacher
Max Edelbacher
as Self - Criminal Investigator
- Ernst Geiger
Ernst Geiger
as Self - Criminal Investigator
- Willi Hengstler
Willi Hengstler
as Self - Filmmaker
- Hans Lehofer
Hans Lehofer
as Self - Defense Attorney
Key crew
Directed by Jon Siskel, written by Jon Siskel, produced by Jon Siskel.
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Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger online?
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Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger (2004) is available to stream on History Vault. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger?
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The main cast of Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger (2004) includes Jack Unterweger, David O'Brien, John Leake, Bianca Mrak and Günther Nenning. The film was directed by Jon Siskel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger released?
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Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger was released on December 9, 2004 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is there a trailer for Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger?
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