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The Axe of Wandsbek

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 DateMay 11, 1951
StatusReleased
Original TitleDas Beil von Wandsbek
Runtime1h 50min
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LanguageGerman
Original LanguageGerman
Production CountriesEast Germany, Germany
Production CompaniesDEFA