Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Erwin Geschonneck
Albert Teetjen
Lead
Käthe Braun
Stine Teetjen
GH
Gefion Helmke
Käthe Neumeier
Willy A. Kleinau
Hans-Peter Footh
UM
Ursula Meissner
Annette Koldewey
Blandine Ebinger
Mrs. Lintze
Maly Delschaft
Mrs. Lehmke
FW
Fritz Wisten
Siegfried Mengers
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Falk Harnack's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Axe of Wandsbek is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
