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Kean: Genius or Scoundrel (1957)

Comedy1h 19m

73% User score

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.

Vittorio GassmanDirector

Kean: Genius or Scoundrel (1957)