The Axe of Wandsbek

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MOVIE

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.

Original Title

Das Beil von Wandsbek

Release Date

1951-05-11

Year

1951

Duration

1h 50m

Status

Released

Score

7.75

Genres

Production

#nazism

Cast