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Kean 1957

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.

Directed by: Vittorio Gassman
Written by: Vittorio Gassman & Francesco Rosi & Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Runtime: 79 minutes
Cast:
Vittorio Gassman Vittorio Gassman
Edmund Kean 
Eleonora Rossi Drago Eleonora Rossi Drago
Countess Elena Koefeld 
Nerio Bernardi Nerio Bernardi
Conte Koefeld 
Mario Carotenuto Mario Carotenuto
Peter Patt 
Carlo Mazzarella Carlo Mazzarella
Dario 
Gérard Landry Gérard Landry
Prince of Wales 
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Also known as:
  • Kean: Genius or Scoundrel