Daniel Hjort

Daniel Hjort (1962) is a history, drama film directed by Carl Mesterton.

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.

Cast

Algot Böstman

Daniel Hjort

Erik Fröling

Karl, Duke of Södermanland

Rurik Ekroos

Arvid Stålarm

Leif Wager

Johan Fleming

Sara Arnia

Sigrid Stålarm