Ludwig
"Ludwig. He loved women. He loved men. He lived as controversially as he ruled. But he did not care what the world thought. He was the world."
Originally released in 1973. Ludwig is a drama/history film. directed by Luchino Visconti. With a runtime of 3h 58m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, and Trevor Howard
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
3h 58m
238 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (175 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Helmut Berger
as Ludwig
Romy Schneider
as Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howard
as Richard Wagner
Silvana Mangano
as Cosima von Bülow
Gert Fröbe
as Father Hoffmann
Helmut Griem
as Dürckheim
Izabella Telezynska
as Queen Mother
Umberto Orsini
as Count von Holnstein
John Moulder-Brown
as Prince Otto
Sonia Petrovna
as Sophie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinétel
- Mega Film
- Divina-Film
- Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
- Taurus Film
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ludwig about?
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 ...
Who directed Ludwig?
Ludwig was directed by Luchino Visconti.
How long is Ludwig?
Ludwig has a runtime of 3 hours and 58 minutes (238 minutes total).
When was Ludwig released?
Ludwig was released on March 7, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ludwig?
The main cast of Ludwig includes Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano, Gert Fröbe.
Is Ludwig worth watching?
Ludwig has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 175 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.