Lust for Life(1956)
“He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!”
Overview
An intense and imaginative artist, revered Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustrations with failure. Supported by his brother, Theo, the tormented Van Gogh eventually leaves Holland for France, where he meets volatile fellow painter Paul Gauguin and struggles to find greater inspiration.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Vincent van Gogh
Anthony Quinn
as Paul Gauguin
James Donald
as Theo van Gogh
Pamela Brown
as Christine
Everett Sloane
as Dr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnis
as Roulin
Noel Purcell
as Anton Mauve
Henry Daniell
as Theodorus van Gogh
Madge Kennedy
as Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill Bennett
as Willemien
Lionel Jeffries
as Dr. Peyron
Laurence Naismith
as Dr. Bosman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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What is Lust for Life about?▼
An intense and imaginative artist, revered Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustrations with failure. Supported by his brother, Theo, the tormented Van Gogh eventually leaves Holland for France, where he meets volatile fellow painter Paul Gauguin and struggles to find greater inspiration.
Who directed Lust for Life?▼
Lust for Life was directed by Vincente Minnelli and released in 1956. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Lust for Life?▼
Lust for Life has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in Lust for Life?▼
The cast of Lust for Life includes Kirk Douglas as Vincent van Gogh, Anthony Quinn as Paul Gauguin, James Donald as Theo van Gogh, Pamela Brown as Christine, Everett Sloane as Dr. Gachet and more.
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