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The Axe of Wandsbek

1219511h 50mFalk Harnack

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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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Nazism

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What is The Axe of Wandsbek (1951) 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 stars in The Axe of Wandsbek?

The Axe of Wandsbek stars Erwin Geschonneck (Albert Teetjen), Käthe Braun (Stine Teetjen), Gefion Helmke (Käthe Neumeier), Willy A. Kleinau (Hans-Peter Footh), Ursula Meissner (Annette Koldewey). The film was directed by Falk Harnack.

How long is The Axe of Wandsbek?

The Axe of Wandsbek has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated 12.

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