
Erik XIV
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.
Top Cast


Lars Passgård
Lars Passgård
Erik XIV
Lars Passgård
Erik XIV


Tord Peterson
Tord Peterson
Göran Persson
Tord Peterson
Göran Persson
Elisabeth Grönqvist
Elisabeth Grönqvist
Karin Månsdotter
Elisabeth Grönqvist
Karin Månsdotter


Tor Isedal
Tor Isedal
Måns Knekt
Tor Isedal
Måns Knekt


Jan Nygren
Jan Nygren
Nils Gyllenstjerna
Jan Nygren
Nils Gyllenstjerna


Gunnel Broström
Gunnel Broström
Katarina Stenbock
Gunnel Broström
Katarina Stenbock
Christian Berling
Christian Berling
Hertig Johan
Christian Berling
Hertig Johan


Hans Klinga
Hans Klinga
Hertig Carl
Hans Klinga
Hertig Carl


Lisskulla Jobs
Lisskulla Jobs
Mor Persson
Lisskulla Jobs
Mor Persson


Bengt Eklund
Bengt Eklund
Peder Welamson
Bengt Eklund
Peder Welamson
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