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