Rebels for the King

A drama series set in the 1650’s about one man and his group of men who join together and rebel against the king.

Rebels for the King

Rebels for the King

A colorful Robin Hood-like story for the entire family set in the 1650’s. The powerful Swedish army is attacking Denmark and the Danish army is falling apart.

The Danish king finds that he can put his trust in one man only: Svend the Bold. Svend the Bold lives in the woods with his unruly bunch of men and thus they become rebels for the king.

Director Peter Eszterhas
Producer Sven Clausen
Produced by DR
Duration 13 x 29 min.
Year of Production 1992
Original Title Gøngehøvdingen
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