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.

⭐ 7.4 /10 177 votes

March 7, 1973 3h 59m Released

Drama History

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Luchino Visconti
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Cinétel
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $12,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Helmut Berger

Ludwig

Romy Schneider

Elisabeth of Austria

Trevor Howard

Richard Wagner

Silvana Mangano

Cosima von Bülow

Gert Fröbe

Father Hoffmann

Helmut Griem

Dürckheim

Izabella Telezynska

Queen Mother

Umberto Orsini

Count von Holnstein

John Moulder-Brown

Prince Otto

Sonia Petrovna

Sophie

Folker Bohnet

Joseph Kainz

Heinz Moog

Professor von Gudden

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ludwig released?

Ludwig was released on March 7, 1973.

How long is Ludwig?

The runtime of Ludwig is 3h 59m.

What genre is Ludwig?

Ludwig is a Drama, History movie.

What is the rating of Ludwig?

Ludwig has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Ludwig?

Ludwig is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Ludwig?

Ludwig was directed by Luchino Visconti.

Who stars in Ludwig?

The main cast of Ludwig includes Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard.

What language is Ludwig in?

Ludwig is originally in English.