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.

• Vittorio GassmanDirector
• Suso Cecchi d'AmicoScreenplay
• Francesco RosiScreenplay
• Vittorio GassmanScreenplay
• Roman VladOriginal Music Composer

• Vittorio GassmanEdmund Kean
• Eleonora Rossi DragoCountess Elena Koefeld
• Nerio BernardiConte Koefeld
• Mario CarotenutoPeter Patt
• Carlo MazzarellaDario
• Gérard LandryPrince of Wales
• Cesco BaseggioSalomon
• Anna Maria FerreroAnna Damby
• Helmut DantineLord Mewl
• Bianca Maria FabbriCast
• Dina SassoliAmy
• Valentina CorteseFanny