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