Ludwig (1973)
Italian and French biographical film directed by Luchino Visconti
Ludwig has a runtime of 3 hours 4 minutes (184 min). In the US it is rated PG. The Italian film released on 8 March 1973. It is directed by Luchino Visconti and stars Helmut Berger, Trevor Howard and Silvana Mangano.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Cast
- Helmut Berger, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano, Gert Fröbe, Helmut Griem, Umberto Orsini, John Moulder-Brown, Sonia Petrovna, Adriana Asti, Marc Porel, Nora Ricci, Mark Burns
- Cinematography
- Armando Nannuzzi
- Editing
- Ruggero Mastroianni
- Music
- Jacques Offenbach
- Written by
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti
- Distribution
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Award
- David di Donatello for Best Film
- Set in
- Germany
- Filmed in
- Munich, Bavaria
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 8 March 1973
- First shown
- 18 January 1973 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Ludwig?
Ludwig has a runtime of 3 hours 4 minutes, or 184 min.
When did Ludwig release?
Ludwig released on 8 March 1973.
Who directed Ludwig?
Ludwig is directed by Luchino Visconti.
Who is in the cast of Ludwig?
The cast of Ludwig includes Helmut Berger, Trevor Howard, Silvana Mangano, Gert Fröbe, Helmut Griem and Umberto Orsini.
Where can I watch Ludwig online?
Ludwig streams on Netflix.
What is Ludwig rated in the US?
Ludwig is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Elsewhere
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