The Axe of Wandsbek (1982)

1934, Hamburg. Adolf Hitler is about to visit the city. Hamburg's executioner falls ill, and is unable to deliver the sentence of four communists who are awaiting capital punishment in jail. Fearing that this would spoil Hitler's visit, SS leader Footh offers a local bankrupt butcher, Albert Teetjen, 2,000 Marks in order to carry out the verdict. The broke Teetjen agrees and follows suit. When his neighbors hear of the execution, they shun him. His wife cannot tolerate her husband's deed and puts an end to her life. Eventually, Teetjen also commits suicide.

Director: Horst Königstein
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, War
Runtime: 149 min
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Production: NDR, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Horst Königstein
More Films in Genre: TV Movie, Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Axe of Wandsbek about?
1934, Hamburg. Adolf Hitler is about to visit the city. Hamburg's executioner falls ill, and is unable to deliver the sentence of four communists who are awaiting capital punishment in jail. Fearing that this would spoil Hitler's visit, SS leader Footh offers a local bankrupt butcher, Albert Teetjen, 2,000 Marks in order to carry out the verdict. The broke Teetjen agrees and follows suit. When his neighbors hear of the execution, they shun him. His wife cannot tolerate her husband's deed and puts an end to her life. Eventually, Teetjen also commits suicide.
Who directed The Axe of Wandsbek?
The Axe of Wandsbek was directed by Horst Königstein.
Who stars in The Axe of Wandsbek?
The Axe of Wandsbek stars Dietmar Mues, Barbara Nüsse, Ulrich Matschoss, Roland Schäfer, Edgar Hoppe, Burghart Klaußner.
How long is The Axe of Wandsbek?
The Axe of Wandsbek has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
What genre is The Axe of Wandsbek?
The Axe of Wandsbek is a TV Movie, Drama, War film.
Where was The Axe of Wandsbek produced?
The Axe of Wandsbek was produced in Germany.