Kean: Genius or Scoundrel

Comedy

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Vittorio Gassman

Status Released

Release Date 1957-03-04

Storyline

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.