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.
as Erik XIV
as Göran Persson
as Karin Månsdotter
as Måns Knekt
as Nils Gyllenstjerna
as Katarina Stenbock
as Hertig Johan
as Hertig Carl
as Mor Persson
as Peder Welamson
as Peders kamrat
as Fänrik Max
as Svante Sture
as Nils Sture
