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Cast
Harry Baer
as Ludwig II
Ingrid Caven
as Lola Montez
Peter Kern
as Lakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / Röhm
Monica Bleibtreu
as Elisabeth Ney
Gert Haucke
as Baron Freyschlag
Günther Kaufmann
as Graf Holnstein
Hanna Köhler
as Sissi
Ursula Strätz
as Mme Bulyowski
Gerhard Maerz
as Richard Wagner #1
Anette Tirier
as Richard Wagner #2
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1972
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes13
DirectorHans-Jürgen Syberberg
WritersHans-Jürgen Syberberg
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLudwig – Requiem for a Virgin King
About Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King
Reflected in an artificial and bombastically staged illusory world with Wagnerian compositions, glossy and satirical time references, 19th century German figures and traditions are stripped of their mythology and interpreted by the Germany of 1972.
Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Baer, Ingrid Caven, Peter Kern — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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