Kean: Genius or Scoundrel Poster

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

Not Rated Comedy

Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Nerio Bernardi, Mario Carotenuto, Carlo Mazzarella

Writer: Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Vittorio Gassman, Francesco Rosi, Alexandre Dumas

Release Date:
March 4, 1957
Ratings:
6.8 / 10
Director:
Vittorio Gassman
Companies:
Lux Film

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.