The Axe of Wandsbek(1951)
Das Beil von Wandsbek
The Axe of Wandsbek Synopsis
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.
The Axe of Wandsbek (1951) is a drama film directed by Falk Harnack, released on May 11, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Erwin Geschonneck, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke and Willy A. Kleinau. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Falk Harnack
- Writers:
- Arnold Zweig, Falk Harnack, Hans Robert Bortfeldt
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Baberske
- Production:
- DEFA
- Status:
- Released
The Axe of Wandsbek Cast & Crew
Main cast
Erwin Geschonneck
as Albert Teetjen
Käthe Braun
as Stine Teetjen
- Gefion Helmke
Gefion Helmke
as Käthe Neumeier
Willy A. Kleinau
as Hans-Peter Footh
- Ursula Meissner
Ursula Meissner
as Annette Koldewey
Blandine Ebinger
as Mrs. Lintze
Maly Delschaft
as Mrs. Lehmke
- Fritz Wisten
Fritz Wisten
as Siegfried Mengers
- Arthur Schröder
Arthur Schröder
as Dr. Koldewey
- Helmuth Hinzelmann
Helmuth Hinzelmann
as Lintze
Hilde Sessak
as Anneliese Blüthe
Claus Holm
as Trowe
Key crew
Directed by Falk Harnack, written by Arnold Zweig, Falk Harnack and Hans Robert Bortfeldt.
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The Axe of Wandsbek Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Axe of Wandsbek – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Axe of Wandsbek online?
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Who stars in The Axe of Wandsbek?
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The main cast of The Axe of Wandsbek (1951) includes Erwin Geschonneck, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke, Willy A. Kleinau and Ursula Meissner. The film was directed by Falk Harnack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Axe of Wandsbek released?
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The Axe of Wandsbek was released on May 11, 1951 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Axe of Wandsbek worth watching?
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The Axe of Wandsbek (1951) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.