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