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Ludwig

1973 • 3h58m Drama, History

Rating

7.4/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

Luchino Visconti

Screenplay

Enrico Medioli

Luchino Visconti

Suso Cecchi d'Amico

Cast

Helmut Berger

Romy Schneider

Trevor Howard

Release date

3/7/1973

Status

Released

Origin country

IT

Vote count

174