The Axe of Wandsbek (1951)
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.
Director: Falk Harnack
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: May 11, 1951
Cast
- Erwin Geschonneck - Albert Teetjen
- Käthe Braun - Stine Teetjen
- Gefion Helmke - Käthe Neumeier
- Willy A. Kleinau - Hans-Peter Footh
- Ursula Meissner - Annette Koldewey
- Blandine Ebinger - Mrs. Lintze
- Maly Delschaft - Mrs. Lehmke
- Fritz Wisten - Siegfried Mengers
- Arthur Schröder - Dr. Koldewey
- Helmuth Hinzelmann - Lintze
Screenplay
Music: Ernst Roters
Cinematography: Robert Baberske
Editing: Hildegard Tegener
Production: DEFA
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
nazism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Axe of Wandsbek about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Axe of Wandsbek?
- The Axe of Wandsbek was directed by Falk Harnack.
- Who stars in The Axe of Wandsbek?
- The Axe of Wandsbek stars Erwin Geschonneck, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke, Willy A. Kleinau, Ursula Meissner, Blandine Ebinger.
- How long is The Axe of Wandsbek?
- The Axe of Wandsbek has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Axe of Wandsbek?
- The Axe of Wandsbek is a Drama film.
- Where was The Axe of Wandsbek produced?
- The Axe of Wandsbek was produced in East Germany.