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Ludwig AKA Ludwig II (Blu-ray) (1972)
Follows the last 20 years of the life of the Mad King, Ludwig II, of Bavaria.Director: Luchino Visconti
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* Theatrical Version Part 1 (126:24)
* TV Version
- Part 1 (47:45)
- Part 2 (55:29)
- Part 3 (52:55)
"Helmut Berger: The Mad King" featurette (16:05)
"Luchino Visconti" documentary by Carlo Lizzani (60:35)
English Soundtrack Excerpts
- English Soundtrack Extract #1 (1:28)
- English Soundtrack Extract #2 (0:20)
Theatrical Trailer (3:49)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* Theatrical Version Part 2 (111:54)
* TV Version
- Part 4 (47:58)
- Part 5 (53:35)
"Producing Ludwig" featurette (14:21)
"Speaking with Suso Cecchi d'Amico" interview (48:12)
"Silvana Mangano: The Scent of a Primrose" interview (31:12)
DISCS THREE & FOUR (DVD) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Italian LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in two 2-disc keep cases, and with a 60-page illustrated collector's booklet containing new writing by Peter Cowie, housed in a cardboard slipcase.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* Theatrical Version Part 1 (126:24)
* TV Version
- Part 1 (47:45)
- Part 2 (55:29)
- Part 3 (52:55)
"Helmut Berger: The Mad King" featurette (16:05)
"Luchino Visconti" documentary by Carlo Lizzani (60:35)
English Soundtrack Excerpts
- English Soundtrack Extract #1 (1:28)
- English Soundtrack Extract #2 (0:20)
Theatrical Trailer (3:49)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* Theatrical Version Part 2 (111:54)
* TV Version
- Part 4 (47:58)
- Part 5 (53:35)
"Producing Ludwig" featurette (14:21)
"Speaking with Suso Cecchi d'Amico" interview (48:12)
"Silvana Mangano: The Scent of a Primrose" interview (31:12)
DISCS THREE & FOUR (DVD) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Italian LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in two 2-disc keep cases, and with a 60-page illustrated collector's booklet containing new writing by Peter Cowie, housed in a cardboard slipcase.
Reissued in a standard edition without the DVD copy or book. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film - 5 part television version (257:48)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Ludwig Un voyage au bout de la nuit" 2022 documentary (44:53) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Bonus Trailers:
- "The Two Faces of January" (1:56)
- "The Duchess" (2:11)
- "8 1/2" (3:40)
- "Faust" (2:51)
- "George Harrison: Living In The Material World" (2:36) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The German audio utilizes the original 1973 dub for the three-hour version and the dub for the 1993 ZDF TV version for the scenes not included in the original German version.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Two Faces of January" (1:56)
- "The Duchess" (2:11)
- "8 1/2" (3:40)
- "Faust" (2:51)
- "George Harrison: Living In The Material World" (2:36)
DISC TWO (DVD)
"Helmut Berger Shoots in Ludwig II" featurette (8:14)
"Conversation with the New Romy" featurette (1:20)
Interview with Helmut Berger (41:20)
"Luchino Visconti" documentary by Carlo Lizzani (60:36)
Original German Trailer (4:19)
Bonus Trailers
- Wagner (3:18)
- Peter the Great (2:16)
- The Magic Mountain (3:12)
- Confessions of Felix Krull (4:03)
- Queen Louise (3:42)
- Princess Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate (3:55) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Although the packaging states "Extended Version", it is actually the theatrical version.
Includes a 20 page booklet.
The German audio utilizes the original 1973 dub for the three-hour version and the dub for the 1993 ZDF TV version for the scenes not included in the original German version. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The identical US/UK releases have both theatrical and television versions of the film with exclusive extras.
The German 2-disc release has the theatrical version and some differing exclusive extras. Note it mistakenly states it has the "extended" version.
The French release has the television version with an exclusive documentary.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Arrow Films - No cuts - Includes the theatrical version (238:18) and the 5 part television version (257:42).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - Includes the theatrical version (238:18) and the 5 part television version (257:42).
- Blu-ray B 4K + Blu-ray France- Studio Canal - No cuts - 5 part television version (257:48).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Arthaus - No cuts - Theatrical version (238:30).
- Blu-ray B Extended Version Germany- Filmjuwelen - No cuts - Theatrical version (238:30).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 09/04/17
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 20/12/22UPDATE LOG:
09/04/17: Initial entry.
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20/12/22: Added France, Germany 2 disc.
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