Ludwig(1981)
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 (1981) is a drama series that premiered on January 1, 1981, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard and Helmut Griem. Viewers rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-01-01
- Last aired:
- 1981-01-29
Ludwig Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helmut Berger
as Ludwig
Romy Schneider
as Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howard
as Richard Wagner
Helmut Griem
as Dürckheim
Silvana Mangano
as Cosima Von Bülow
Umberto Orsini
as Count Von Holnstein
John Moulder-Brown
as Prince Otto
Gert Fröbe
as Father Hoffman
- Izabella Telezynska
Izabella Telezynska
as Queen Mother
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Ludwig Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Ludwig – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Ludwig?
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Ludwig (1981) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of Ludwig are there?
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Ludwig has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 1, 1981.
Is Ludwig still running?
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No. Ludwig is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 29, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Ludwig?
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Ludwig (1981) stars Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Helmut Griem and Silvana Mangano. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Ludwig any good?
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Ludwig (1981) is rated 9.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.