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