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Ludwig

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.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Ludwig
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1973-03-07
  • Runtime: 238 minutes
  • Rating: 7.5/10 (167 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Cinétel, Mega Film, Divina-Film, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Taurus Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7579
  • Languages: German, French, English, Italian, Latin

Cast & Crew

Helmut Berger

Helmut Berger

as Ludwig

Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

as Elisabeth of Austria

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

as Richard Wagner

Silvana Mangano

Silvana Mangano

as Cosima von Bülow

Gert Fröbe

Gert Fröbe

as Father Hoffmann

Helmut Griem

Helmut Griem

as Dürckheim

Izabella Telezynska

Izabella Telezynska

as Queen Mother

Umberto Orsini

Umberto Orsini

as Count von Holnstein

John Moulder-Brown

John Moulder-Brown

as Prince Otto

Sonia Petrovna

Sonia Petrovna

as Sophie

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Ludwig (1973) Original Trailer [HD]

External Links

Keywords

friendshipbavaria, germanybiographyherrenchiemseemale homosexualityking19th century

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ludwig?

Ludwig is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1973-03-07.

Who are the main actors in Ludwig?

The main cast includes Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano, Gert Fröbe, .

Where can I watch Ludwig online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Ludwig is available.

Is Ludwig based on a true story?

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.

What is the IMDb rating of Ludwig?

Ludwig has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 167 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Ludwig?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Ludwig?

The soundtrack was composed by Cinétel, Mega Film, Divina-Film, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Taurus Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Ludwig filmed?

Ludwig was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Ludwig?

The total runtime of Ludwig is 238 minutes.

Is Ludwig suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Ludwig?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Ludwig.

Does Ludwig have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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