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