Charles XII
Karl XII
Synopsis
The film depicts the life of Charles XII of Sweden who oversaw the expansion of the Swedish Empire until its defeat at the Battle of Poltava. It was the most expensive production in Swedish history when it was made, and inspired a string of large budget Swedish historical films
Top Cast
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Gösta Ekman
Karl XII
Bengt Djurberg
Sven Björnberg
Augusta Lindberg
majorskan Kerstin Ulfclou på Berga
Mona Mårtenson
Anna Ulfclou
Harry Roeck Hansen
Erik Ulfclou, bonde
Axel Lagerberg
Johan Ulflcou, teolog
Palle Brunius
Lill-Lasse Ulfclou
Paul Seelig
Bengt Ulfclou, löjtnant
Tyra Dörum
Kajsa, piga på Berga
Nicolai de Seversky
tsar Peter I av Ryssland
Pauline Brunius
grevinnan Aurora von Köningsmarck
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John W. Brunius
- Screenplay & Story
- Hjalmar Bergman
- Original Title
- Karl XII
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4h 26m
- Production Studios
- AB Historisk Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John W. Brunius
Hjalmar Bergman
Department Leadership Roster
John W. Brunius
Director
Hjalmar Bergman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charles XII
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What is Charles XII about?
The film depicts the life of Charles XII of Sweden who oversaw the expansion of the Swedish Empire until its defeat at the Battle of Poltava. It was the most expensive production in Swedish history when it was made, and inspired a string of large budget Swedish historical films
Who directed Charles XII?
Charles XII was directed by John W. Brunius.
Who stars in Charles XII?
The principal cast of Charles XII includes Gösta Ekman, Bengt Djurberg, Augusta Lindberg, Mona Mårtenson, Harry Roeck Hansen.
When was Charles XII released and how long is it?
Charles XII was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 4h 26m.