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Ludwig (1973)

"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."

7.419733h 59mEN
DramaHistory

Directed by Luchino Visconti

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

3h 59m

Language

EN

Release

March 7, 1973

Director

Luchino Visconti

Official Trailer

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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 madnes...

Top Cast

Helmut BergerRomy SchneiderTrevor HowardSilvana ManganoGert FröbeHelmut Griem

Cast

Helmut Berger

Helmut Berger

Ludwig

Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

Elisabeth of Austria

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Richard Wagner

Silvana Mangano

Silvana Mangano

Cosima von Bülow

Gert Fröbe

Gert Fröbe

Father Hoffmann

Helmut Griem

Helmut Griem

Dürckheim

Izabella Telezynska

Izabella Telezynska

Queen Mother

Umberto Orsini

Umberto Orsini

Count von Holnstein

John Moulder-Brown

John Moulder-Brown

Prince Otto

Sonia Petrovna

Sonia Petrovna

Sophie

Folker Bohnet

Folker Bohnet

Joseph Kainz

Heinz Moog

Heinz Moog

Professor von Gudden

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Ludwig (1973), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Ludwig. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

The ending explained below clarifies the character motivations and the symbolic meaning of the final scenes that might have left some viewers puzzled.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals. If you are looking for an <strong>OTT release</strong> or want to experience the <strong>full story</strong>, this is a must-watch.

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