Ludwig
March 8, 1973·3h 59min·Rated R
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.
Director:Luchino ViscontiCast:Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano,
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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Original Title
Ludwig
Status
Released
Release Date
03/08/1973
Original Language
English
Production Country
Germany, France, Italy, Monaco
Budget
$12,000,000.00
