Erik XIV (1974)
History · Drama
Overview
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.
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
- Christian Berling as Hertig Johan
- Hans Klinga as Hertig Carl
- Lisskulla Jobs as Mor Persson
- Bengt Eklund as Peder Welamson