Jack

Based on the life of a notorious Austrian criminal, this crime drama explores the possibility of personal transformation. After serving fifteen years in prison for the brutal murder of a young girl, Jack is released and finds himself welcomed into Viennese high society as a poet. The story focuses on his journey toward redemption and the various challenges he faces while attempting to integrate into a world that views him with both fascination and suspicion.

The film was written and directed by Elisabeth Scharang and produced by Dieter Pochlatko through Epo-Film. The lead role of Jack Unterweger was played by Johannes Krisch, appearing alongside Corinna Harfouch, Birgit Minichmayr, Valerie Pachner, Paulus Manker, and Sarah Viktoria Frick. The production featured a total of 20 credited cast members.

Released in 2015, the movie has a runtime of 97 minutes. Regarding its reception, the film holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb, based on 158 votes.