The Axe of Wandsbek (1951)

Drama

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.

Top Cast

Erwin Geschonneck

Albert Teetjen

Willy A. Kleinau

Hans-Peter Footh

Blandine Ebinger

Mrs. Lintze