The Axe of Wandsbek
1934, Hamburg. Adolf Hitler is about to visit the city. Hamburg's executioner falls ill, and is unable to deliver the sentence of four communists who are awaiting capital punishment in jail. Fearing that this would spoil Hitler's visit, SS leader Footh offers a local bankrupt butcher, Albert Teetjen, 2,000 Marks in order to carry out the verdict. The broke Teetjen agrees and follows suit. When his neighbors hear of the execution, they shun him. His wife cannot tolerate her husband's deed and puts an end to her life. Eventually, Teetjen also commits suicide.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Das Beil von Wandsbek |
| Year | 1982 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | TV Movie, Drama, War |
| Director | Horst Königstein |
| Runtime | 149 min. |
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The Axe of Wandsbek is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1982. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Dietmar Mues
Hans Peter Footh, Reeder
Barbara Nüsse
Annette Koldewey
Ulrich Matschoss
Dr. Koldewey, Gefängnisdirektor
Roland Schäfer
Schlachter Teetjen
Edgar Hoppe
Herr Lehmke
Burghart Klaußner
Laberdan, Wünschelrutengänger
Christa Siems
Doligkeit
Gisela Trowe
Kostümverleiherin
Vera Tschechowa
Fräulein Blüthe
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