Lust for Life
1956
2h 2min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
15 September 1956
Runtime
2h 2min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Kirk Douglas
Vincent van Gogh
Anthony Quinn
Paul Gauguin
James Donald
Theo van Gogh
Pamela Brown
Christine
Everett Sloane
Dr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnis
Roulin
Noel Purcell
Anton Mauve
Henry Daniell
Theodorus van Gogh
Madge Kennedy
Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill Bennett
Willemien
Lionel Jeffries
Dr. Peyron
Laurence Naismith
Dr. Bosman
Eric Pohlmann
Colbert
Jeanette Sterke
Kay
Toni Gerry
Johanna
Claire Du Brey
Housekeeper
Helen Van Tuyl
Elderly Customer
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