Erik XIV(1974)
Erik XIV Synopsis
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.
Erik XIV (1974) is a history and drama film directed by Kurt-Olof Sundström, released on March 25, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Lars Passgård, Tord Peterson, Elisabeth Grönqvist and Tor Isedal. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Kurt-Olof Sundström
- Writers:
- Anders Carlberg, August Strindberg
- Producers:
- Kjell Melin
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Jansson
- Production:
- SVT
- Status:
- Released
Erik XIV Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lars Passgård
as Erik XIV
Tord Peterson
as Göran Persson
- Elisabeth Grönqvist
Elisabeth Grönqvist
as Karin Månsdotter
Tor Isedal
as Måns Knekt
Jan Nygren
as Nils Gyllenstjerna
Gunnel Broström
as Katarina Stenbock
- Christian Berling
Christian Berling
as Hertig Johan
Hans Klinga
as Hertig Carl
Lisskulla Jobs
as Mor Persson
Bengt Eklund
as Peder Welamson
- Lasse Pettersson
Lasse Pettersson
as Peders kamrat
Tomas Pontén
as Fänrik Max
Key crew
Directed by Kurt-Olof Sundström, written by Anders Carlberg and August Strindberg, produced by Kjell Melin.
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Erik XIV Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Erik XIV – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Erik XIV?
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The main cast of Erik XIV (1974) includes Lars Passgård, Tord Peterson, Elisabeth Grönqvist, Tor Isedal and Jan Nygren. The film was directed by Kurt-Olof Sundström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Erik XIV released?
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Erik XIV was released on March 25, 1974 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Erik XIV worth watching?
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Erik XIV (1974) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.