History ·Drama · Sweden · 1974 · 1h 34m

Erik XIV

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Director
Kurt-Olof Sundström
Cast
Lars Passgård as Erik XIV Tord Peterson as Göran Persson Elisabeth Grönqvist as Karin Månsdotter Tor Isedal as Måns Knekt Jan Nygren as Nils Gyllenstjerna Gunnel Broström as Katarina Stenbock
Crew
Roland Jansson — Director of Photography Anders Carlberg — Writer Kjell Melin — Producer Carl Cloffe — Production Design
Synopsis

Counter to the popular image of Erik XIV as the mad king Strindberg paints him as an intelligent but weak king, brought down by his insecurities.

Mood & Themes
swedish historyswedish king
Key Collaborators
Kurt-Olof Sundström Director Roland Jansson Director of Photography Anders Carlberg Writer Kjell Melin Producer Carl Cloffe Production Design
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