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.
Top Cast
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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
Lasse Pettersson
Peders kamrat
Tomas Pontén
Fänrik Max
Willy Peters
Svante Sture
Per Wiklund
Nils Sture
Silvija Bardh
Margareta Bergman
Carl-Axel Elfving
Rune Hallberg
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt-Olof Sundström
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Carlberg, August Strindberg
- Original Score
- Carl-Axel Dominique
- Original Title
- Erik XIV
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt-Olof Sundström
Anders Carlberg, August Strindberg
Carl-Axel Dominique
Roland Jansson
Kjell Melin
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt-Olof Sundström
Director
Carl Cloffe
Production Design
Roland Jansson
Director of Photography
Kjell Melin
Producer
Anders Carlberg
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Erik XIV
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Erik XIV about?
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.
Who directed Erik XIV?
Erik XIV was directed by Kurt-Olof Sundström.
Who stars in Erik XIV?
The principal cast of Erik XIV includes Lars Passgård, Tord Peterson, Elisabeth Grönqvist, Tor Isedal, Jan Nygren.
When was Erik XIV released and how long is it?
Erik XIV was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Erik XIV?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Erik XIV was composed by Carl-Axel Dominique.