The Axe of Wandsbek
1951, German. Directed by Falk Harnack.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Falk HarnackDirector
- Erwin GeschonneckAlbert Teetjen
- Käthe BraunStine Teetjen
- Gefion HelmkeKäthe Neumeier
- Willy A. KleinauHans-Peter Footh
- Ursula MeissnerAnnette Koldewey
- Blandine EbingerMrs. Lintze
- Maly DelschaftMrs. Lehmke
- Fritz WistenSiegfried Mengers
- Arthur SchröderDr. Koldewey
- Helmuth HinzelmannLintze
- Hilde SessakAnneliese Blüthe
- Claus HolmTrowe
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1951
- Original title
- Das Beil von Wandsbek
- Country
- East Germany
- Written by
- Hans Robert Bortfeldt, Falk Harnack
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What The Axe of Wandsbek is based on
The Axe of Wandsbek is based on The axe of Wandsbek (1943) by Arnold Zweig.
1943
The axe of Wandsbek
By Arnold Zweig
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The Axe of Wandsbek isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Axe of Wandsbek?
If you liked The Axe of Wandsbek, try Come Sunday, Riot in Cell Block 11, The German Lesson.
Who directed The Axe of Wandsbek?
The Axe of Wandsbek (1951) was directed by Falk Harnack and stars Erwin Geschonneck, Käthe Braun, Gefion Helmke.
What is The Axe of Wandsbek based on?
The Axe of Wandsbek is based on The axe of Wandsbek (1943) by Arnold Zweig.