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Ludwig (1973)
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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.
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Worth tryingCharacter-driven
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a heavy watch that leans on human conflict and harsh atmosphere more than comfort or easy release.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes• Suggestive or adult material
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Viewer insight Ludwig is a 1973 film in the Drama / History category from Germany, France, Italy. Directed by Luchino Visconti. Starring Helmut Berger and Romy Schneider. Runtime: about 239 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.4/10.
Genre: Drama / History, Released in 1973, Original language: English, Production: Germany, France, Italy, Runtime: about 239 minutes, Starring Helmut Berger and Romy Schneider.
Runtime
239 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
Germany, France, Italy
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Helmut Berger
Ludwig
Romy Schneider
Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howard
Richard Wagner
Silvana Mangano
Cosima von Bülow
Gert Fröbe
Father Hoffmann
Helmut Griem
Dürckheim
Izabella Telezynska
Queen Mother
Umberto Orsini
Count von Holnstein
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John Moulder-Brown
Prince Otto
Sonia Petrovna
Sophie
Folker Bohnet
Joseph Kainz
Heinz Moog
Professor von Gudden
Adriana Asti
Lila von Buliowski
Marc Porel
Richard Hornig
Director: Luchino Visconti
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1What is movie Ludwig (1973)?
It is a movie released in 1973 within the Drama, History category.
2What is the story of Ludwig?
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4What is the rating of Ludwig?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 186 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Ludwig?
Its runtime is about 239 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Ludwig best suited for?
Best for viewers who value emotional clarity, strong character work, and stories that leave a lasting impression.
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