Ludwig (1973)
Drama, History • PT3H59M
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.
Director: Luchino Visconti
Top 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
