Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | History, Drama |
| Language | SV |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 3 votes) |
Karin Månsdotter — FAQ
Is Karin Månsdotter worth watching? Karin Månsdotter holds a 6.0/10 rating from 3 viewers. 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 suppor
Who directed Karin Månsdotter? Directed by Alf Sjöberg.
Who is in the cast of Karin Månsdotter? It stars Ulla Jacobsson, Jarl Kulle, Ulf Palme, Stig Järrel, Olof Widgren, Erik Strandmark and more.
Where can I stream Karin Månsdotter? You can stream Karin Månsdotter on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Karin Månsdotter release? It released in 1954.
