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