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