Ludwig (1973)

Movie"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."
Audience Score
75
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R 3 hr 58 minMar 8th, 1973History, Drama
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.
StarringHelmut BergerRomy SchneiderTrevor Howard
DirectorLuchino Visconti

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 8th, 1973
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Robert Gordon Edwards
Production Companies:Cinétel, Mega Film, Divina-Film, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Movie Tags:
biographyfriendshipgay interest19th centurymale homosexualitykinglgbt interestbavaria, germanyherrenchiemsee