Top Cast
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Lars Passgård
Erik XIV
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Tord Peterson
Göran Persson
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Elisabeth Grönqvist
Karin Månsdotter
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Tor Isedal
Måns Knekt
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Jan Nygren
Nils Gyllenstjerna
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Gunnel Broström
Katarina Stenbock
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Christian Berling
Hertig Johan
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Hans Klinga
Hertig Carl
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Lisskulla Jobs
Mor Persson
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.
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