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Ludwig II, King of Bavaria (1930): Cast

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Ludwig II, King of Bavaria is a 1930 historical drama starring William Dieterle as Ludwig II - König von Bayern, Theodor Loos and Gerhard Bienert. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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Ludwig II, King of Bavaria (1930) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Genres
Drama , History
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ludwig II, King of Bavaria About?

The premise of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria without spoilers.

In his final years, Bavarian King Ludwig II (1845‑1886) pours resources into architectural projects that bankrupt the state. Reclusive, he retreats to his castles. With his brother in a psychiatric institute, Ludwig is placed under psychiatrist Bernhard von Gudden and tries to escape his guardianship at Lake Starnberg.

Ludwig II, King of Bavaria Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • king
  • bavaria germany
  • empress of austria
  • empress elisabeth of austria
  • period drama
  • costume drama
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Cast & crew

Ludwig II, King of Bavaria Cast & Characters

William Dieterle leads the cast as Ludwig II - König von Bayern, with Theodor Loos as Dr. von Gudden and Gerhard Bienert as Hesselschwerdt.

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Ludwig II, King of Bavaria Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Ludwig the Second” and “路德维希二世”.

Also known as
  • Ludwig the Second
  • 路德维希二世

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Ludwig II, King of Bavaria FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ludwig II, King of Bavaria?

Ludwig II, King of Bavaria runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Ludwig II, King of Bavaria released?

Ludwig II, King of Bavaria was released on March 10, 1930.

Who is in the cast of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria?

Ludwig II, King of Bavaria stars William Dieterle as Ludwig II - König von Bayern, Theodor Loos as Dr. von Gudden and Gerhard Bienert as Hesselschwerdt, among 21 credited actors.

Does Ludwig II, King of Bavaria have a post-credit scene?

No. Ludwig II, King of Bavaria has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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