Kean: Genius or Scoundrel
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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Kean: Genius or Scoundrel
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 4, 1957
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Comedy
User Score
68%
Original Title
Kean - Genio e sregolatezza
Production Companies
Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica
Director
Vittorio Gassman
Description
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.
