The Axe of Wandsbek

1951 | 110 minutes | 7.0 ★ (3)

The Axe of Wandsbek
  • Overview

    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

    11 May 1951

  • DirectingFalk Harnack
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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