The Axe of Wandsbek

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.

Release Date

May 11, 1951

Status

Released

Original Title

Das Beil von Wandsbek

Runtime

1h 50min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

DEFA