Ludwig(1973)
“Ludwig. He loved women. He loved men. He lived as controversially as he ruled. But he did not care what the world thought. He was the world.”
Overview
Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.
Director
Luchino Visconti
Studio
Cinétel
Budget
$12M
Cast
Helmut Berger
as Ludwig
Romy Schneider
as Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howard
as Richard Wagner
Silvana Mangano
as Cosima von Bülow
Gert Fröbe
as Father Hoffmann
Helmut Griem
as Dürckheim
Izabella Telezynska
as Queen Mother
Umberto Orsini
as Count von Holnstein
John Moulder-Brown
as Prince Otto
Sonia Petrovna
as Sophie
Folker Bohnet
as Joseph Kainz
Heinz Moog
as Professor von Gudden
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
3h 59m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$12M
Production Companies
Cinétel • Mega Film • Divina-Film
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Where can I watch Ludwig?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ludwig (1973).
What is Ludwig about?▼
Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.
Who directed Ludwig?▼
Ludwig was directed by Luchino Visconti and released in 1973. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Ludwig?▼
Ludwig has a runtime of 3 hours and 59 minutes (239 minutes total).
Who stars in Ludwig?▼
The cast of Ludwig includes Helmut Berger as Ludwig, Romy Schneider as Elisabeth of Austria, Trevor Howard as Richard Wagner, Silvana Mangano as Cosima von Bülow, Gert Fröbe as Father Hoffmann and more.
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