The Axe of Wandsbek

August. 16,1982      
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Dietmar Mues as  Hans Peter Footh, Reeder
Barbara Nüsse as  Annette Koldewey
Ulrich Matschoss as  Dr. Koldewey, Gefängnisdirektor
Burghart Klaußner as  Laberdan, Wünschelrutengänger
Gisela Trowe as  Kostümverleiherin
Vera Tschechowa as  Fräulein Blüthe