Karin Månsdotter is a 1954 Swedish historical drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg.
This turn of fate is appreciated by his adviser Göran Persson because he lives in constant fear the nobles could find a way to increase their influence on the king.
When Erik's plan to marry English princess Elizabeth Tudor fails, Persson condones Erik's decision to make Karin his Queen.
The isolated King eventually shows signs of distress which are used against him.
In the end he is dethroned and replaced by his brother while Persson gets decapitated for treason.