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Kean: Genius or Scoundrel (1957)

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel (1957)

Comedy
Release Date: 1957, March 4
Directors: Vittorio Gassman
Countries: Italy
Production: Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica, Vides Cinematografica
Cast: Mario Carotenuto, Helmut Dantine, Vittorio Gassman, Valentina Cortese, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Anna Maria Ferrero, Nerio Bernardi, Gérard Landry, Dina Sassoli, Carlo Mazzarella, Cesco Baseggio

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.