The Axe of Wandsbek (1951)

7.8/10 • 110 min • Drama

Overview

Hamburg, Germany 1934: An executioner is needed. Teetjen makes the biggest mistake of his life. Because his butcher shop is facing bankruptcy, he agrees to execute a group of political prisoners for the Nazis. Once this becomes known, Teetjen’s life falls apart.

Cast

Erwin Geschonneck

Albert Teetjen

Käthe Braun

Stine Teetjen

Willy A. Kleinau

Hans-Peter Footh

Blandine Ebinger

Mrs. Lintze

Maly Delschaft

Mrs. Lehmke

Hilde Sessak

Anneliese Blüthe

Claus Holm

Trowe

Albert Garbe

Otto Merzenich

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