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  1. 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.

    • Dieter Geissler, Ugo Santalucia, Robert Gordon Edwards
    • Luchino Visconti
    • DM12 million
  2. www.imdb.com › title › tt0068883Ludwig (1973) - IMDb

    Mar 8, 1973 · A historical drama by Luchino Visconti that explores the life and torment of Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria who was obsessed with Richard Wagner and Elisabeth of Austria. The film features Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider and Trevor Howard in the main roles and was nominated for an Oscar.

    • (5.7K)
    • Luchino Visconti
    • R
    • Biography, Drama, History
  3. Roger Ebert criticizes Luchino Visconti's "Ludwig" as a boring and uninteresting movie about the Mad King of Bavaria. He complains about the unresolved scenes, the ludicrous dialog, the penetrating stares and the lack of sympathy for the characters.

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  5. Directed by Luchino Visconti. With Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider and Trevor Howard.Blu-ray (Amazon) https://amzn.to/3foFyJHBlu-ray (Arrow) https://www.arrowf...

    • 4 min
    • 21.4K
    • HD Retro Trailers
  6. Mar 30, 2017 · Ludwig (1973) | Dual format release – Luchino Visconti’s opulent epic gets a 4k restoration release. In 1864, 18-year-old Ludwig II (Helmut Berger) ascends the throne of Bavaria. From the beginning, his passionate patronage of the composer Richard Wagner (Trevor Howard) angers state officials. After a scandal, involving Wagner and his ...

  7. Synopsis. 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.

    • 238 min
  8. 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. Luchino Visconti. Director, Screenplay, Story.

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