Ludwig (1972) Ludwig

Ludwig ★★ 1972 (PG) Lavish-but-slow epic bio of Bavaria's mad monarch, Ludwig II (Berger), who built extravagent fantasy castles and sponsored composer Richard Wagner (Howard), whom the king became obsessed with. Italian with subtitles. 231m/C VHS, Wide. IT GE Helmut Berger, Trevor Howard, Romy Schneider, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Griem, Gert Frobe; Director: Luchino Visconti; Writer: Luchino Visconti; Writer: Armando Nannuzzi.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1972
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 231
Display Color
Formats VHS, Wide.
Filmed In Georgia, Italy
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Trevor Howard
Actor Gert Frobe
Actor Silvana Mangano
Actor Helmut Berger
Actor Romy Schneider
Actor Helmut Griem
Cinematographer Armando Nannuzzi
Director Luchino Visconti
Writer Luchino Visconti