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Release Year1993
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes7
DirectorDonatello Dubini, Fosco Dubini
WritersDonatello Dubini, Barbara Marx, Martin Witz
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLudwig 1881
About Ludwig 1881
In 1881 Ludwig of Bavaria goes on a cruise on a Swiss lake. He takes with him a famous actor, Josef Kainz, to act out the scenes from a story which took place on the lake, at the actual locations.
Directed by Donatello Dubini, Fosco Dubini, Ludwig 1881 leans on a strong ensemble — Helmut Berger, Max Tidof, Michael Schiller — 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 1993.
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