Karin Månsdotter
Synopsis
Karin does not belong to the nobility but nevertheless marries the mentally ill king Erik XIV and becomes queen of Sweden. The king's skilled counsellor Göran Persson wants a royal policy supporting the people and supported by it. But in relation to the nobility the king oscillates between provocative strength and unpredictable weakness. Göran arranges that some very powerful noblemen are killed. Subsequently the king tries to have them convicted of high treason by the parliament. He forgets the manuscript, mixes up all facts, and the noblemen are acquitted. But Göran speedily gathers another parliament and has them convicted. Meanwhile Erik apologises because of the unjust murders. Hence Erik is dethroned and imprisoned. Göran is executed. Karin is restricted to a castle in Finland. In the prison Erik believes that he is still the king and gives the guards presents such as all fishes in the Baltic Sea.
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Ulla Jacobsson
Karin Månsdotter
Jarl Kulle
King Erik of Sweden
Ulf Palme
Göran Persson
Stig Järrel
Olof Gustavsson Stenbock
Olof Widgren
Vicar
Erik Strandmark
Welam Welamsson
Bengt Blomgren
Max
Åke Claesson
Svante Sture
Per Oscarsson
Anders
Birgitta Valberg
Queen
Ulla Sjöblom
Agda
Aurore Palmgren
Göran Persson's mother
Gunnar Hellström
Bonde
Jan-Erik Lindqvist
Måns Knekt
Hugo Björne
Johan Persson
Gösta Gustafson
Karin's teacher
Arne Källerud
Karin's brother
Karl Erik Flens
Karin's brother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alf Sjöberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Alf Sjöberg
- Original Score
- Lille Bror Söderlundh
- Original Title
- Karin Månsdotter
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Sandrews
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alf Sjöberg
Alf Sjöberg, August Strindberg
Lille Bror Söderlundh
Sven Nykvist
Eric Nordemar
Rune Waldekranz
Department Leadership Roster
Alf Sjöberg
Director
Eric Nordemar
Editor
Bibi Lindström
Production Design
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Rune Waldekranz
Producer
Alf Sjöberg
Screenplay
Ulrika Friberger
Costume Design
Lille Bror Söderlundh
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karin Månsdotter
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What is Karin Månsdotter about?
Karin does not belong to the nobility but nevertheless marries the mentally ill king Erik XIV and becomes queen of Sweden. The king's skilled counsellor Göran Persson wants a royal policy supporting the people and supported by it. But in relation to the nobility the king oscillates between provocative strength and unpredictable weakness. Göran arranges that some very powerful noblemen are killed. Subsequently the king tries to have them convicted of high treason by the parliament. He forgets the manuscript, mixes up all facts, and the noblemen are acquitted. But Göran speedily gathers another parliament and has them convicted. Meanwhile Erik apologises because of the unjust murders. Hence Erik is dethroned and imprisoned. Göran is executed. Karin is restricted to a castle in Finland. In the prison Erik believes that he is still the king and gives the guards presents such as all fishes in the Baltic Sea.
Who directed Karin Månsdotter?
Karin Månsdotter was directed by Alf Sjöberg.
Who stars in Karin Månsdotter?
The principal cast of Karin Månsdotter includes Ulla Jacobsson, Jarl Kulle, Ulf Palme, Stig Järrel, Olof Widgren.
When was Karin Månsdotter released and how long is it?
Karin Månsdotter was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Karin Månsdotter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Karin Månsdotter was composed by Lille Bror Söderlundh.