Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

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Release date: March 04, 1957
Duration: 79 minutes
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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.

Starring

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Vittorio Gassman
Edmund Kean
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Eleonora Rossi Drago
Countess Elena Koefeld
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Nerio Bernardi
Conte Koefeld
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Mario Carotenuto
Peter Patt