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Ludwig

1973 · 239 min · Director: Luchino Visconti

Ludwig (1973) is a history drama, directed by Luchino Visconti. It stars Helmut Berger and Romy Schneider. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 239-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What Ludwig Is About

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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What is Ludwig about?

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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How long is Ludwig?

Ludwig runs for 239 minutes (3h 59m).

When did Ludwig come out?

Ludwig was released in 1973.

Who directed Ludwig?

Ludwig was directed by Luchino Visconti.

Who stars in Ludwig?

Ludwig stars Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano.

What is Ludwig's rating?

Ludwig holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.

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