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Ludwig II, King of Bavaria

1930 · 117 min History Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

In the last years of his life, Bavarian king Ludwig II (1845 – 1886) devotes himself to ambitious architectural projects, which strain the state coffers to the extreme. The monarch, who is afraid of people, also withdraws more and more into a dream world at his various castles. His brother is already in a psychiatric institute and Ludwig is also eventually put under the care of psychiatrist Bernhard von Gudden. The king attempts to get out from under this guardianship at Starnberg lake…

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Original Title Ludwig der Zweite, König von Bayern
Year 1930
Country Germany
Genre History, Drama
Director William Dieterle
Runtime 117 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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Ludwig II, King of Bavaria is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1930. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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