Ludwig
“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.”
7.4/ 10IMDb7.5188
19733h 59mR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Writers
- Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
- Producers
- Ugo Santalucia, Robert Gordon Edwards
- Production
- Cinétel, Mega Film, Divina-Film, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Taurus Film
Frequently asked questions
What is Ludwig rated?
Ludwig has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 188 votes.
Who directed Ludwig?
Ludwig was directed by Luchino Visconti.
When was Ludwig released?
Ludwig was released in 1973.
