Ludwig
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.
1973 R 3h 59m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Ludwig |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 8, 1973 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | Germany, France, Italy, MC |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | biography, friendship, king, 19th century, male homosexuality, bavaria, germany, herrenchiemsee |
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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.
When was Ludwig released?
Ludwig was released on Mar 8, 1973 (status: Released).
Who directed Ludwig?
Luchino Visconti directed Ludwig.
What is the TMDB rating of Ludwig?
Ludwig has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 from 194 votes.