Movie Description
Das Beil von Wandsbek
(1982)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Hans Peter Footh, Reeder
Annette Koldewey
Dr. Koldewey, Gefängnisdirektor
Schlachter Teetjen
Herr Lehmke
Laberdan, Wünschelrutengänger
Doligkeit
Kostümverleiherin
Fräulein Blüthe
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Facts
Original TitleDas Beil von Wandsbek
Status Released
Release Information
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1982-08-16
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 29m
Production CompaniesNDR,WDR
Genres
- TV Movie
- Drama
- War
