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1951

The Axe of Wandsbek

Directed by Falk Harnack

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.

Duration

1h 50m

Released

May 11, 1951

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Cast16

  • Erwin Geschonneck
  • Käthe Braun
  • Gefion Helmke
  • Willy A. Kleinau
  • Ursula Meissner
  • Blandine Ebinger
  • Maly Delschaft
  • Fritz Wisten
  • Arthur Schröder

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