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, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke, Willy A. Kleinau, Ursula Meissner, Blandine Ebinger, Maly Delschaft, Fritz Wisten

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What is "The Axe of Wandsbek" about?

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.

When was "The Axe of Wandsbek" released?

The Axe of Wandsbek was released in 1951.

Who stars in "The Axe of Wandsbek"?

The cast includes Erwin Geschonneck, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke, Willy A. Kleinau.

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