Ludwig
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.
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What Ludwig Is About
The life of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his coronation in 1864 to his death in 1886. His devotion to Wagner and the way Wagner used him, his love for his cousin Elisabeth, Empress of Austria, and her withdrawal, the homosexuality he had to conceal, and his retreat from government into building fairy tale castles all move him steadily toward madness. Across more than four hours Luchino Visconti is filming not a monarch but a man who chose to leave reality. Helmut Berger plays Ludwig and Romy Schneider plays Elisabeth.
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What is Ludwig about?
The life of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his coronation in 1864 to his death in 1886. His devotion to Wagner and the way Wagner used him, his love for his cousin Elisabeth, Empress of Austria, and her withdrawal, the homosexuality he had to conceal, and his retreat from government into building fairy tale castles all move him steadily toward madness.
Where can I watch Ludwig?
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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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