Overview

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 Cast

Vittorio Gassman

Edmund Kean

Eleonora Rossi Drago

Countess Elena Koefeld

Nerio Bernardi

Conte Koefeld

Mario Carotenuto

Peter Patt

Carlo Mazzarella

Dario

Gérard Landry

Prince of Wales

Cesco Baseggio

Salomon

Anna Maria Ferrero

Anna Damby

Helmut Dantine

Lord Mewl

Bianca Maria Fabbri

Dina Sassoli

Amy

Valentina Cortese

Fanny