The Axe of Wandsbek (1951)

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.

Genres: Drama

Stars: Erwin Geschonneck, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke, Willy A. Kleinau, Ursula Meissner

Release Date: 1951-05-11

Country: East Germany

Ratings: 7 / 10 (3 votes)

Runtime: 110 mins