Ludwig
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
1981 – 1981
Premiered: Thu, Jan 1, 1981
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Episode 5”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luchino Visconti
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Luchino Visconti
Director
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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.
How many seasons does Ludwig have?
Ludwig comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Ludwig?
Key cast members in Ludwig include Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Helmut Griem, Silvana Mangano.
Who created or directed Ludwig?
Ludwig was developed and directed by Luchino Visconti.