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