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