
Ludwig
Ludwig
Release: 1973-03-07·Runtime: 239m·★ 7.4
DramaHistory
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.
Production Countries
GermanyFranceItalyMonaco
Production Companies
Cinétel
Mega Film
Divina-Film
Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Taurus Film
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Friedrich von Ledeburas Hofmarschall (uncredited)
Romy Schneideras Elisabeth of Austria
Anne-Marie Hanschkeas Princess Ludovika, Elisabeth's Mother
Carla Mancini
Helmut Griemas Dürckheim
Maurizio Bonugliaas Mayr
Gérard Herteras Prince Luitpold
Raika Jurias Matilde
Angelo Casadeias Priest (uncredited)
Marc Porelas Richard Hornig
Gert Fröbeas Father Hoffmann
Heinz Moogas Professor von Gudden
Umberto Orsinias Count von Holnstein
Kurt Großkurthas Minister of Finance
Louise Vincent
Helmut Bergeras Ludwig
Sonia Petrovnaas Sophie
Henning Schlüteras Minister Fistermeister
Trevor Howardas Richard Wagner
Silvana Manganoas Cosima von Bülow
John Moulder-Brownas Prince Otto
Folker Bohnetas Joseph Kainz
Mark Burnsas Hans von Bülow
Adriana Astias Lila von Buliowski
Nora Riccias Countess Ida FerenczyCrew
" />Luchino ViscontiScreenplay, Director, Story
" />Richard WagnerMusic
" />Piero TosiCostume Design
" />Louise VincentSecond Assistant Director
" />Robert SchumannMusic
" />Gabriella PescucciAssistant Costume Designer
" />Daniele NannuzziAssistant Camera
" />Jacques OffenbachMusic
" />Federico Del ZoppoCamera Operator
" />Suso Cecchi d'AmicoScreenplay
" />Stefano PatriziAssistant Editor
" />Ruggero MastroianniEditor