The Axe of Wandsbek

The Axe of Wandsbek

Das Beil von Wandsbek

7.0 /10 3 votes
May 11, 1951 1h 50m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Falk Harnack
Writers Arnold Zweig, Hans Robert Bortfeldt
Studio DEFA
Rating 7.0/10
Language DE

Photos

Cast & Crew

Erwin Geschonneck

Erwin Geschonneck

Albert Teetjen

Käthe Braun

Käthe Braun

Stine Teetjen

Gefion Helmke

Käthe Neumeier

Willy A. Kleinau

Willy A. Kleinau

Hans-Peter Footh

Ursula Meissner

Annette Koldewey

Blandine Ebinger

Blandine Ebinger

Mrs. Lintze

Maly Delschaft

Maly Delschaft

Mrs. Lehmke

Fritz Wisten

Siegfried Mengers

Arthur Schröder

Dr. Koldewey

Helmuth Hinzelmann

Lintze

Hilde Sessak

Hilde Sessak

Anneliese Blüthe

Claus Holm

Claus Holm

Trowe

Frequently Asked Questions

The Axe of Wandsbek was released on May 11, 1951.

The runtime of The Axe of Wandsbek is 1h 50m.

The Axe of Wandsbek is a Drama movie.

The Axe of Wandsbek has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Axe of Wandsbek is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Axe of Wandsbek was directed by Falk Harnack.

The main cast of The Axe of Wandsbek includes Erwin Geschonneck, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke.

The Axe of Wandsbek is originally in German.