
Ludwig
Ludwig
Release: 1973-03-07·Runtime: 238m·★ 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
Romy Schneideras Elisabeth of Austria
Mark Burnsas Hans von Bülow
Gérard Herteras Prince Luitpold
Louise Vincent
Friedrich von Ledeburas Hofmarschall (uncredited)
Carla Mancini
Sonia Petrovnaas Sophie
Silvana Manganoas Cosima von Bülow
Adriana Astias Lila von Buliowski
Angelo Casadeias Priest (uncredited)
Gert Fröbeas Father Hoffmann
Folker Bohnetas Joseph Kainz
Marc Porelas Richard Hornig
Trevor Howardas Richard Wagner
Helmut Griemas Dürckheim
John Moulder-Brownas Prince Otto
Henning Schlüteras Minister Fistermeister
Raika Jurias Matilde
Umberto Orsinias Count von Holnstein
Maurizio Bonugliaas Mayr
Anne-Marie Hanschkeas Princess Ludovika, Elisabeth's Mother
Helmut Bergeras Ludwig
Heinz Moogas Professor von Gudden
Nora Riccias Countess Ida Ferenczy
Kurt Großkurthas Minister of FinanceCrew
" />Richard WagnerMusic
" />Jacques OffenbachMusic
" />Daniele NannuzziAssistant Camera
" />Stefano PatriziAssistant Editor
" />Piero TosiCostume Design
" />Gabriella PescucciAssistant Costume Designer
" />Luchino ViscontiScreenplay, Director, Story
" />Suso Cecchi d'AmicoScreenplay
" />Louise VincentSecond Assistant Director
" />Robert SchumannMusic
" />Federico Del ZoppoCamera Operator
" />Ruggero MastroianniEditor