Movie

Daniel Hjort (1962)

• September 20, 1962
• 2h 6m

• History
• Drama

Overview

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.

Director

Carl Mesterton

Starring

Algot Böstman, Erik Fröling, Rurik Ekroos