Series

Ludwig

★ 9.4(5)19811 season

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Where to watch Ludwig

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Good to know

Release date: 1981-01-01
Language: Italian
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Network: Rai 1
Status: Ended
Country: Germany
Studio: Mega Film

About Ludwig

Ludwig is a 1981 web series in the Drama genre, starring Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider and Trevor Howard. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes, and originally aired on Rai 1. It holds an average rating of 9.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ludwig in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries5 eps · 1981

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

Izabella Telezynska

Queen Mother

Themes & keywords

austriaelisabeth of austriaroyaltyroyal court

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ludwig in New Zealand?+

Ludwig is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ludwig on Netflix?+

Ludwig is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How many seasons of Ludwig are there?+

Ludwig has 1 season and 5 episodes in total.

Who stars in Ludwig?+

Ludwig stars Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Helmut Griem and Silvana Mangano.

When did Ludwig come out?+

Ludwig is a 1981 web series.

What genre is Ludwig?+

Ludwig is Drama series.