
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.
Top Billed Cast

Vittorio Gassman
Edmund Kean

Eleonora Rossi Drago
Countess Elena Koefeld

Nerio Bernardi
Conte Koefeld

Mario Carotenuto
Peter Patt

Carlo Mazzarella
Dario
Featured Crew

Vittorio Gassman
Director

Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography

Franco Cristaldi
Producer

Francesco Rosi
Screenplay
Enzo Alfonsi
Editor

Vittorio Gassman
Screenplay
Giorgio Hermann
Set Decoration
Lucio Orlandini
Production Secretary
Marilù Carteny
Costume Design

Francesco Rosi
Co-Director
Gianni Polidori
Production Design