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