Jack

Jack

Poet. Lover. Murderer.

2015 · 97 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama, Crime

Delving deep into the soul of one of Austria’s most infamous real-life convicts, Jack is a fascinating, unprejudiced look at the path to redemption and the obstacles that bar the way.

Directed by Elisabeth Scharang · Written by Elisabeth Scharang

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