Ludwig(1973)
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.
Ludwig Synopsis
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.
Ludwig (1973) is a drama and history film directed by Luchino Visconti, released on March 7, 1973 with a runtime of 3h 59m. It stars Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard and Silvana Mangano. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 193 ratings.
- Director:
- Luchino Visconti
- Writers:
- Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti, Luchino Visconti
- Producers:
- Ugo Santalucia
- Cinematographer:
- Armando Nannuzzi
- Production:
- Cinétel, Mega Film, Divina-Film, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Taurus Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Ludwig (1973) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ludwig before you stream it.
Ludwig Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helmut Berger
as Ludwig
Romy Schneider
as Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howard
as Richard Wagner
Silvana Mangano
as Cosima von Bülow
Gert Fröbe
as Father Hoffmann
Helmut Griem
as Dürckheim
- Izabella Telezynska
Izabella Telezynska
as Queen Mother
Umberto Orsini
as Count von Holnstein
John Moulder-Brown
as Prince Otto
Sonia Petrovna
as Sophie
Folker Bohnet
as Joseph Kainz
Heinz Moog
as Professor von Gudden
Key crew
Directed by Luchino Visconti, written by Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti and Luchino Visconti, produced by Ugo Santalucia.
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Ludwig Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 193 ratings.
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Ludwig – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ludwig online?
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Ludwig (1973) is available to stream on Sky Go and Sky X. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ludwig?
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The main cast of Ludwig (1973) includes Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano and Gert Fröbe. The film was directed by Luchino Visconti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ludwig released?
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Ludwig was released on March 7, 1973 and runs for 3h 59m.
Is Ludwig worth watching?
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Ludwig (1973) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 193 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ludwig?
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Yes. The official Ludwig trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.