Ludwig Cast
The cast of Ludwig including popularity data. Data for March 31, 2025.
Helmut Berger
as Ludwig

Helmut Berger portrays Ludwig, the King of Bavaria, known for his extravagant lifestyle and love for the arts.

Romy Schneider
as Elisabeth of Austria

Romy Schneider plays Elisabeth of Austria, Ludwig's cousin and wife, who struggles with the restrictions of royal life.

Trevor Howard
as Richard Wagner

Trevor Howard takes on the role of Richard Wagner, the famous composer who becomes a close friend and influence on Ludwig.

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Silvana Mangano
as Cosima von Bülow

Silvana Mangano portrays Cosima von Bülow, Wagner's second wife and a significant figure in Ludwig's life.

Gert Fröbe
as Father Hoffmann

Gert Fröbe plays Father Hoffmann, Ludwig's spiritual advisor who tries to guide him through his troubled reign.

Helmut Griem
as Dürckheim

Helmut Griem portrays Dürckheim, a key figure in Ludwig's court and confidant.

Izabella Telezynska
as Queen Mother

Izabella Telezynska appears as Queen Mother, Ludwig's mother who plays a role in his life and reign.

Umberto Orsini
as Count von Holnstein

Umberto Orsini plays Count von Holnstein, a nobleman involved in the political intrigue surrounding Ludwig.

John Moulder-Brown
as Prince Otto

John Moulder-Brown takes on the role of Prince Otto, Ludwig's brother who also struggles with royal responsibilities.

Sonia Petrovna
as Sophie

Sonia Petrovna appears as Sophie, a member of Ludwig's court and part of the royal circle.

Folker Bohnet
as Joseph Kainz

Folker Bohnet plays Joseph Kainz, a renowned actor who interacts with Ludwig during the film.

Heinz Moog
as Professor von Gudden

Heinz Moog portrays Professor von Gudden, a psychiatrist involved in Ludwig's confinement and tragic fate.

Adriana Asti
as Lila von Buliowski
Marc Porel
as Richard Hornig
Nora Ricci
as Countess Ida Ferenczy
Mark Burns
as Hans von Bülow
Maurizio Bonuglia
as Mayor
Alexander Allerson
as Secretary of State
Bert Bloch
as Weber
Manfred Fürst
as
Kurt Großkurth
as Minister of Finance
Anne-Marie Hanschke
as Princess Ludovika, Elisabeth's Mother
Gérard Herter
as Prince Luitpold
Ian Linhart
as Maximilian
Carla Mancini
as
Gernot Möhner
as Hesselschwerd
Clara Moustawcesky
as Hélène
Alain Naya
as
Alessandro Perella
as
Karl-Heinz Peters
as Washinton
Wolfram Schaerf
as Crailsheim
Henning Schlüter
as Minister Fistermeister
Helmut Stern
as
Eva Axén
as Maria
Louise Vincent
as
Alexander Stephan
as Carlo Teodoro
Karl-Heinz Windhorst
as Doctor Müller
Raika Juri
as Matilde
Angelo Casadei
as Priest (uncredited)
Hans Elwenspoek
as Doctor Rumpler (uncredited)
Karl Menzel
as Stableboy in Hunding's Hut (uncredited)
Howard Nelson Rubien
as Ambassador (uncredited)
Berno von Cramm
as Torring (uncredited)
Friedrich von Ledebur
as Hofmarschall (uncredited)
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