

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.

Lars Passgård
Erik XIV

Tord Peterson
Göran Persson
Elisabeth Grönqvist
Karin Månsdotter

Tor Isedal
Måns Knekt

Jan Nygren
Nils Gyllenstjerna

Gunnel Broström
Katarina Stenbock

Christian Berling
Hertig Johan

Hans Klinga
Hertig Carl

Lisskulla Jobs
Mor Persson

Bengt Eklund
Peder Welamson