Ludwig (Blu-ray + DVD Combo)
ArrowLudwig. He loved women. He loved men. He lived as controversially as he ruled. But he did not care what the world thought. He was the world. A string of masterpieces behind him - including Ossessione, Senso, The Leopard and Death in Venice - the great Italian director Luchino Visconti turned his attentions to the life and death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1972, resulting in an epic of 19th century decadence.
Reasons to Buy
- Luchino Visconti helmed this epic film about the life and death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and detailed his relationships with the composer Wagner as well as his passion for young men.
- This amazing new limited edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack from Arrow Video features a brand-new 4K restoration from the original film negative as well as multiple cuts of the film and a wealth of special features.
- Ludwig is presented here in its complete form in accordance with the director's wishes and features the English-language soundtrack for the first ever on home video.
Information
- Director: Luchino Visconti
- Producer: Dieter Geissler
- Producer: Ugo Santalucia
- Writer: Enrico Medioli
- Length: 4 hrs. 17 mins.
- Rating: NR
- Released: Apr 11 2017
- Production Year: 1973
- TLA SKU: 1884838
- UPC Code: 760137977384
- Catalog #: DC11131605
Cast
- Alain Naya
- Alessandro Perrella
- Alexander Allerson
- Alexander Stephan
- Angelo Casadei
- Berno von Cramm
- Bert Bloch
- Friedrich von Ledebur
- Gert Frobe
- Heinz Moog
- Helmut Berger
- Helmut Griem
- Helmut Stern
- Henning Schlüter
- Ian Linhart
- John Moulder-Brown
- Karl-Heinz Peters
- Karl-Heinz Windhorst
- Kurt Großkurth
- Manfred Fürst
- Marc Porel
- Mark Burns
- Maurizio Bonuglia
- Trevor Howard
- Umberto Orsini
- Wolfram Schaerf
- Adriana Asti
- Carla Mancini
- Clara Moustawcesky
- Eva Axen
- Folker Bohnet
- Gernot Möhner
- Izabella Telezynska
- Louise Vincent
- Nora Ricci
- Raika Juri
- Romy Schneider
- Silvana Mangano
- Sonia Petrovna
Reviews
2 Reviews for Ludwig (Blu-ray + DVD Combo)
Write a ReviewReview by Raymond Murray
By: Raymond Murray
In-House Review - Dec 19 2016
In-House Review - Dec 19 2016
Through a series of talking heads, each of accusation, the downfall of one of Europe's most tragic and historically enigmatic figures is brought to life.
Helmut Berger (in all of his European beauty) is "the mad king of Bavaria," who saw... Read More
Helmut Berger (in all of his European beauty) is "the mad king of Bavaria," who saw... Read More
Review by Amos Lassen
By: Amos Lassen
"Ludwig"
The Enigmatic Monarch
Amos Lassen
Ludwig of Bavaria loved women and he loved men. He lived controversially and he ruled controversially. But he did not care what the world thought because to Ludwig, he was the world. In 1972, ... Read More
The Enigmatic Monarch
Amos Lassen
Ludwig of Bavaria loved women and he loved men. He lived controversially and he ruled controversially. But he did not care what the world thought because to Ludwig, he was the world. In 1972, ... Read More