
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
Angelo Casadeias Priest (uncredited)
Helmut Griemas Dürckheim
Louise Vincent
Raika Jurias Matilde
Romy Schneideras Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howardas Richard Wagner
Henning Schlüteras Minister Fistermeister
Friedrich von Ledeburas Hofmarschall (uncredited)
Helmut Bergeras Ludwig
Silvana Manganoas Cosima von Bülow
Heinz Moogas Professor von Gudden
Mark Burnsas Hans von Bülow
Maurizio Bonugliaas Mayr
Carla Mancini
Umberto Orsinias Count von Holnstein
Nora Riccias Countess Ida Ferenczy
Folker Bohnetas Joseph Kainz
Anne-Marie Hanschkeas Princess Ludovika, Elisabeth's Mother
Gérard Herteras Prince Luitpold
John Moulder-Brownas Prince Otto
Sonia Petrovnaas Sophie
Kurt Großkurthas Minister of Finance
Marc Porelas Richard Hornig
Gert Fröbeas Father Hoffmann
Adriana Astias Lila von BuliowskiCrew
" />Daniele NannuzziAssistant Camera
" />Gabriella PescucciAssistant Costume Designer
" />Jacques OffenbachMusic
" />Stefano PatriziAssistant Editor
" />Luchino ViscontiScreenplay, Director, Story
" />Ruggero MastroianniEditor
" />Robert SchumannMusic
" />Richard WagnerMusic
" />Suso Cecchi d'AmicoScreenplay
" />Piero TosiCostume Design
" />Louise VincentSecond Assistant Director
" />Federico Del ZoppoCamera Operator