The Axe of Wandsbek (1951)
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.
Cast
Erwin Geschonneck
Albert Teetjen
Käthe Braun
Stine Teetjen
Willy A. Kleinau
Hans-Peter Footh
Blandine Ebinger
Mrs. Lintze
Maly Delschaft
Mrs. Lehmke
Hilde Sessak
Anneliese Blüthe
Claus Holm
Trowe
Albert Garbe
Otto MerzenichRecommendations
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