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1951
  • Drama

The Axe of Wandsbek

Das Beil von Wandsbek
Runtime
1h 50m
Countries
  • XG
  • East Germany
  • DE
  • Germany
Languages
  • de
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.

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Cast

Albert Teetjen
Hans-Peter Footh
Mrs. Lintze
Mrs. Lehmke
Anneliese Blüthe
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    May 11, 1951
  • Original Language
    German
  • Production Companies
    • DEFA

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