The Axe of Wandsbek (1982)
Overview
1934, Hamburg. Adolf Hitler is about to visit the city. Hamburg's executioner falls ill, and is unable to deliver the sentence of four communists who are awaiting capital punishment in jail. Fearing that this would spoil Hitler's visit, SS leader Footh offers a local bankrupt butcher, Albert Teetjen, 2,000 Marks in order to carry out the verdict. The broke Teetjen agrees and follows suit. When his neighbors hear of the execution, they shun him. His wife cannot tolerate her husband's deed and puts an end to her life. Eventually, Teetjen also commits suicide.
Cast
Dietmar Mues
Hans Peter Footh, Reeder
Barbara Nüsse
Annette Koldewey
Ulrich Matschoss
Dr. Koldewey, Gefängnisdirektor
Edgar Hoppe
Herr Lehmke
Burghart Klaußner
Laberdan, Wünschelrutengänger
Gisela Trowe
Kostümverleiherin
Vera Tschechowa
Fräulein BlütheRecommendations
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