Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

1957 · 79 min · ★ 7.3 · Comedy

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.

Directed by Vittorio Gassman · Written by Suso Cecchi d'Amico

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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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