
The Axe of Wandsbek
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.
Drama
The Axe of Wandsbek
Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
1951-05-11
Runtime
110 minutes
Status
Released
Cast

Erwin Geschonneck
Albert Teetjen

Käthe Braun
Stine Teetjen

Gefion Helmke
Käthe Neumeier

Willy A. Kleinau
Hans-Peter Footh

Ursula Meissner
Annette Koldewey

Blandine Ebinger
Mrs. Lintze

Maly Delschaft
Mrs. Lehmke

Fritz Wisten
Siegfried Mengers

Arthur Schröder
Dr. Koldewey

Helmuth Hinzelmann
Lintze

Hilde Sessak
Anneliese Blüthe

Claus Holm
Trowe
Production Companies

DEFA