Ludwig

(1973)Directed by Luchino Visconti239 min · RDrama, History
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.

Helmut Bergeras Ludwig
Romy Schneideras Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howardas Richard Wagner
Silvana Manganoas Cosima von Bülow
Gert Fröbeas Father Hoffmann
Helmut Griemas Dürckheim
ITIzabella Telezynskaas Queen Mother
Umberto Orsinias Count von Holnstein
John Moulder-Brownas Prince Otto
Folker Bohnetas Joseph Kainz
Heinz Moogas Professor von Gudden
Adriana Astias Lila von Buliowski
Marc Porelas Richard Hornig
Nora Riccias Countess Ida Ferenczy
Mark Burnsas Hans von Bülow
AAAlexander Allersonas Secretary of State
Bert Blochas Weber
Manfred Fürst
Kurt Großkurthas Minister of Finance
Anne-Marie Hanschkeas Princess Ludovika, Elisabeth's Mother
Gérard Herteras Prince Luitpold
Ian Linhartas Maximilian