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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tor IsedalNils Dacke | Nils Dacke |
 John ElfströmFadern | Fadern |
 Doris SvedlundGertrud | Gertrud |
 Halvar BjörkJösse | Jösse |
| KKurt-Olof SundströmMickel | Mickel |
 Åke GrönbergGustav Wasa | Gustav Wasa |
 Per MyrbergPrins Erik | Prins Erik |
 Mona MalmKarin Månsdotter | Karin Månsdotter |