The Axe of Wandsbek
The Axe of Wandsbek
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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.
Released May 11, 1951
Runtime 1h 50min
Genre Drama
Actor Erwin Geschonneck, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke
Director Falk Harnack
Production DEFA