Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

Release Date: 1957-03-04

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.

Rating: 6.8 / 10

Cast

Vittorio Gassman

Vittorio Gassman

as Edmund Kean

Eleonora Rossi Drago

Eleonora Rossi Drago

as Countess Elena Koefeld

Nerio Bernardi

Nerio Bernardi

as Conte Koefeld

Mario Carotenuto

Mario Carotenuto

as Peter Patt

Crew

  • Vittorio Gassman - Director

  • Gianni Di Venanzo - Director of Photography

  • Franco Cristaldi - Producer

  • Enzo Alfonsi - Editor

  • Suso Cecchi d'Amico - Screenplay

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