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Ludwig (German: Ludwig II.) is a 1973 English-language epic biographical drama film co-written and directed by Luchino Visconti. The film stars Helmut Berger as King Ludwig II of Bavaria and Romy Schneider as Empress Elisabeth of Austria, along with Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Griem, and Gert Fröbe.
Mar 8, 1973 · Ludwig: Directed by Luchino Visconti. With Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano. The reign of the tormented Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from 1864 to 1886.
Ludwig’s sex life in this film consists of a few enigmatic conversations with Elizabeth of Austria (Romy Schneider), a homosexual orgy which begins low-key and ends with everyone asleep, and lots and lots of penetrating stares.
Ludwig (1973) Original Trailer [HD] Directed by Luchino Visconti. With Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider and Trevor Howard. Blu-ray (Amazon) https://amzn.to/3foFyJH Blu-ray (Arrow) https://www ...
Mar 30, 2017 · With a string of masterpieces behind him – including Ossessione, Senso, The Leopard and Death in Venice – director Luchino Visconti turned his attentions to the bizarre reign King Ludwig II of Bavaria with this lavish 1973 historical drama.
Nov 5, 2022 · The film is an immense, four-hour-long exploration of the King's life and slow descent into madness. Helmut Berger stars as Ludwig II, alongside Romy Schneider as Empress Sisi of Austria...
Ludwig is a biographical film that chronicles the physical and mental breakdown of Bavarian King Ludwig II, the builder of fairy-tale palaces and composer Richard Wagner's benefactor. It's directed on an enormous operatic scale by Italian director Luchino Visconti, who noticeably shared Ludwig's appreciation of art as well as his general scorn ...
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.
33% Tomatometer 12 Reviews 89% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings Mad Ludwig II (Helmut Berger) of Bavaria likes Empress Elisabeth (Romy Schneider), composer Richard Wagner (Trevor Howard), young men...
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Ludwig is a 1973 English-language epic biographical drama film co-written and directed by Luchino Visconti. The film stars Helmut Berger as King Ludwig II of Bavaria and Romy Schneider as Empress Elisabeth of Austria, along with Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Griem, and Gert Fröbe.
