Movie Description

Das Beil von Wandsbek

(1951)

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.

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Facts

Original TitleDas Beil von Wandsbek

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1951-05-11

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 50m

Production CompaniesDEFA

Genres

  • Drama