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