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Fegefeuer

January 1, 1988 1h 23m 6.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Fegefeuer is a crime/drama film. directed by Willi Hengstler. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Bobby Prem, Ingrid Ettlmayer, and Jürgen Goslar

Synopsis

The story of Austrian, Johann "Jack" Unterweger, 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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1988 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (3 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Austria Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Epo-Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fegefeuer about?

The story of Austrian, Johann "Jack" Unterweger, 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 Ma...

Who directed Fegefeuer?

Fegefeuer was directed by Willi Hengstler.

How long is Fegefeuer?

Fegefeuer has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Fegefeuer released?

Fegefeuer was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fegefeuer?

The main cast of Fegefeuer includes Bobby Prem, Ingrid Ettlmayer, Jürgen Goslar, Jeanette Mühlmann, Hartmut Nolte.