
Gustav III
Drama · History · TV Movie
Overview
Based on play by famous swedish author/playwright August Strindberg adapted for swedish TV in 70's. It's about the real life assassination on swedish king Gustav III who was killed by a lieutenant Jacob Johan Anckarström who acted on behalf of a group conspirators.
Top Cast


Gösta Ekman
Gösta Ekman
Gustav III
Gösta Ekman
Gustav III


Tomas Bolme
Tomas Bolme
Armfelt
Tomas Bolme
Armfelt


John Harryson
John Harryson
Schröderheim
John Harryson
Schröderheim


Stig Järrel
Stig Järrel
Pechlin
Stig Järrel
Pechlin


Ingvar Hirdwall
Ingvar Hirdwall
Horn
Ingvar Hirdwall
Horn


Ulf Brunnberg
Ulf Brunnberg
Ribbing
Ulf Brunnberg
Ribbing


Håkan Serner
Håkan Serner
Anckarström
Håkan Serner
Anckarström


Gunnar Björnstrand
Gunnar Björnstrand
Fersen
Gunnar Björnstrand
Fersen


Lars Lind
Lars Lind
De Geer
Lars Lind
De Geer


Per Ragnar
Per Ragnar
Munck
Per Ragnar
Munck
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