Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

1957Directed by Vittorio Gassman

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Released: March 4, 1957
Runtime: 1h 19m

About Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Director: Vittorio Gassman
Writers: Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Francesco Rosi
Vittorio Gassman
Alexandre Dumas
Original title: Kean - Genio e sregolatezza

Principal cast

In billing order

Vittorio GassmanEdmund Kean
Eleonora Rossi DragoCountess Elena Koefeld
Nerio BernardiConte Koefeld
Mario CarotenutoPeter Patt
Carlo MazzarellaDario
Gérard LandryPrince of Wales

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