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Daniel Hjort (1962)

Based on Josef Julius Wecksell's play. The story is set during an era of political unrest in 1590s Sweden, which spills over the Baltic Sea to Finland, then ruled by Sweden. Daniel Hjort, the grim and lonesome assistant to the powerful Fleming family, finds himself caught up between the two opposing parties when Turku Castle is close to coming under siege. In the midst of this, he finds out the truth about the death of his father and sets out on a quest for revenge.

  • History
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Algot BöstmanAlgot BöstmanDaniel Hjort
  • Photo of Erik FrölingErik FrölingKarl, Duke of Södermanland
  • Photo of Rurik EkroosRurik EkroosArvid Stålarm
  • Photo of Leif WagerLeif WagerJohan Fleming
  • Photo of Sara ArniaSara ArniaSigrid Stålarm

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