Ludwig
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.
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Ludwig (1973) Original Trailer [HD]
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Where can I watch Ludwig in the United States?
Ludwig is not streaming in the United States right now, though it is available in Germany, Spain, and Austria. Track it in Limelight, and Limelight+ will notify you when it arrives on a service you pay for.
What are the ratings for Ludwig?
Ludwig scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Ludwig?
Ludwig stars Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano, and Gert Fröbe. Luchino Visconti is the director.
How long is Ludwig?
Ludwig runs 3h 59m (239 minutes).
When did Ludwig come out?
Ludwig was released on March 7, 1973.
Which studio made Ludwig?
Ludwig was produced by Cinétel, Mega Film, and Divina-Film in Germany, France, and Italy.
What was the budget for Ludwig?
Ludwig was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
What languages is Ludwig in?
Ludwig is in Italian, German, French, Latin, and English, and its original language is English.
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