Ludwig II: Glanz und Ende eines Königs (1955)
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O. W. Fischer stars as Ludwig II, the "mad king" of Bavaria. The film downplays some of Ludwig's most outrageous eccentricities, concentrating instead on his fascination with the Arts. The King's particular favorite in this realm is composer Richard Wagner, played by Paul Bildt.… More O. W. Fischer stars as Ludwig II, the "mad king" of Bavaria. The film downplays some of Ludwig's most outrageous eccentricities, concentrating instead on his fascination with the Arts. The King's particular favorite in this realm is composer Richard Wagner, played by Paul Bildt. Ludwig's obsession with Wagner bordered on the psychotic, a fact that the film only slightly modifies. Ruth Leuwerik costars as Kaiserin Elizabeth, the wife of Austrian emperor Franz Joseph, with whom Ludwig carried on an ill-advised affair. Also appearing is Friedrich Domin as the great German political leader Bismarck, the man who set the stage for Ludwig's ultimate downfall. Ludwig II was filmed on location in and around the Mad King's opulent castle, which now stands as a popular tourist attraction. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Helmut Käutner
- Written By
- George Hurdalek, Peter Berneis, Kadidja Wedekind
- Genres
- Drama
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Cast
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O.W. Fischer
as Ludwig II
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Ruth Leuwerik
as Kalserin Elisabeth
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Marianne Koch
as Princess Sophia
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Paul Bildt
as Richard Wagner
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Friedrich Domin
as Bismarck
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Klaus Kinski
as Prinz Otto
- Rudolf Fernau
- Robert Meyn
