Dacke (1961)
Nils Dacke, leader of the revolt against Gustav Vasa, is torn between his anger over social injustice and royal oppression, and his doubt in the power of himself and weapons.
Top billed cast
Tor IsedalNils Dacke
John ElfströmFadern
Doris SvedlundGertrud
Halvar BjörkJösse
Kurt-Olof SundströmMickel
Åke GrönbergGustav Wasa
Per MyrbergPrins Erik
Mona MalmKarin Månsdotter
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