Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Rai 1
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 9.4/10
Ludwig
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.
This production, originally released in 1981, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 9.4 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Germany, France, Italy.
- • Original Language: Italian.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Helmut Berger
Ludwig
Romy Schneider
Elisabeth of Austria
Trevor Howard
Richard Wagner
Helmut Griem
Dürckheim
Silvana Mangano
Cosima Von Bülow
Umberto Orsini
Count Von Holnstein
John Moulder-Brown
Prince Otto
Gert Fröbe
Father Hoffman
Seasons
Miniseries
5 Episodes • Aired 1981-01-01
No season overview provided for this season.