

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel
Comedy
Overview
England, first half of the 19th century. Edmund Kean is a celebrated theatre actor, notorious for his tumultuous private life. He is in love with the beautiful countess Koefeld, wife of the Danish ambassador, to the consternation of his friend, the Prince of Wales. He is also hounded by Anna Damby, who wants to become an actress to escape a marriage to Lord Mewill.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1957-03-04
Runtime:
1h 19m
Director:
Vittorio Gassman
Writer:
Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Francesco Rosi, Vittorio Gassman
Top Cast

Vittorio Gassman
Edmund Kean

Eleonora Rossi Drago
Countess Elena Koefeld

Nerio Bernardi
Conte Koefeld

Mario Carotenuto
Peter Patt

Carlo Mazzarella
Dario

Gérard Landry
Prince of Wales

Cesco Baseggio
Salomon

Anna Maria Ferrero
Anna Damby

Helmut Dantine
Lord Mewl

Bianca Maria Fabbri

Dina Sassoli
Amy

Valentina Cortese
Fanny
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