Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

03/04/1957

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1hr 19min

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Comedy

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Vittorio Gassman
  • Eleonora Rossi Drago
  • Nerio Bernardi
  • Mario Carotenuto
  • Carlo Mazzarella

    Directors

  • Francesco Rosi
  • Giulio Questi
  • Mario Maffei
  • Mario Ponchia

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Lux Film
  • Vides Cinematografica

    Production Countries

  • Italy

LANGUAGES

  • Italian