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.
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Vittorio Gassman
Edmund Kean
Vittorio Gassman
Director
Francesco Rosi
Co-Director
Vittorio Gassman
Screenplay
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Francesco Rosi
Screenplay
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Roman Vlad
Original Music Composer
Enzo Alfonsi
Editor
Marilù Carteny
Costume Design
Giulio Coltellacci
Costume Design
Gianni Polidori
Production Design
