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World Cinema: Ludwig II

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on BBC Two England

starring O.W. Fischer, Ruth Leuwerik

Ludwig, appalled by Bismarck's militarism, took solace in the music of Richard Wagner - here played by Herbert von Karajan and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra - and eventually retired from public life to design and build three magnificent castles.

(This Week's Films: page 19)
(Colour)

Contributors

Director:
Helmut Kautner
Ludwig II:
O.W. Fischer
Elisabeth:
Ruth Leuwerik
Princess Sophie:
Marianne Koch
Richard Wagner:
Paul Bildt
Bismarck:
Friedrich Domin
Graf Holnstein:
Rolf Kutschera
Dr Gudden:
Robert Meyn
Prince Luitpold:
Rudolf Fernau
Prince Otto:
Klaus Kinski
Franz Joseph:
Erik Frey
Musicians:
Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Source: Radio Times

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