Ludwig II is a 1955 West German historical drama film directed by Helmut Käutner and starring O.W. Fischer, Ruth Leuwerik and Marianne Koch. It is based on the life of the nineteenth century ruler Ludwig II of Bavaria. It was entered into the 1955 Cannes Film Festival. The film was shot in technicolor at the Bavaria Studios in Munich with sets designed by the art director Hein Heckroth and Fritz Lück. Location shooting took place at the historic residences of Ludwig II Herrenchiemsee, Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle.
Ludwig II: Glanz und Ende eines Königs (1955)
Directed by Helmut Kautner
Genres - Biography, Drama, History |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Jan 14, 1955 |
Run Time - 115 min. |
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1955 Cannes Film Festival, Glanz, Königs, Ludwig, O. W. Fischer, Und Ende, West
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Filming Location: Bavaria
Narrative Location: Bavaria
Narrative Location: Bavaria
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