The Axe of Wandsbek
7.0
1951
1h 50m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
May 11, 1951
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
7.0
(3 votes)
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
DEFA
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.
