The Axe of Wandsbek (movie)

The Axe of Wandsbek (movie)

Das Beil von Wandsbek
  • User score: 7
  • Production country: East Germany, Germany
  • Producer: Falk Harnack
  • Production companies: DEFA
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 5/11/1951
  • Run time: 110 min.

Movie description

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.

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Erwin Geschonneck

Erwin Geschonneck

Role(s): Albert Teetjen

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Käthe Braun

Käthe Braun

Role(s): Stine Teetjen

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Gefion Helmke

Gefion Helmke

Role(s): Käthe Neumeier

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Willy A. Kleinau

Willy A. Kleinau

Role(s): Hans-Peter Footh

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Ursula Meissner

Ursula Meissner

Role(s): Annette Koldewey

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