Karin Månsdotter (1954)
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Alf Sjöberg (Screenplay)
- August Strindberg (Theatre Play)
Themes
Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Epic Historical Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty
Keywords
royalty, king, madness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Karin Månsdotter stars Ulla Jacobsson, Jarl Kulle, Ulf Palme, Stig Järrel, Olof Widgren, Erik Strandmark.
- How long is Karin Månsdotter?
- Karin Månsdotter has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Karin Månsdotter?
- Karin Månsdotter is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Karin Månsdotter produced?
- Karin Månsdotter was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Karin Månsdotter?
- The themes of Karin Månsdotter include: Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Epic Historical Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.