Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1972, Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King is a drama and history film directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Reflected in an artificial and bombastically staged illusory world with Wagnerian compositions, glossy and satirical time references, 19th century German figures and traditions are stripped of their mythology and interpreted by the Germany of 1972.
Who’s in it. Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King stars Harry Baer as Ludwig II, Ingrid Caven as Lola Montez, Peter Kern as Lakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / Röhm and Monica Bleibtreu as Elisabeth Ney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King worth watching?
- Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King?
- Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King stars Harry Baer, Ingrid Caven, Peter Kern, Monica Bleibtreu and Gert Haucke.
- When was Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King released?
- Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.