Erik XIV

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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.

Released: Mar 25, 1974

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Lars Passgård

Erik XIV

Tord Peterson

Göran Persson

Elisabeth Grönqvist

Karin Månsdotter

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