Lust for Life
193 reviews
Drama/History
2h 2m
1956
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,...
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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.
- DirectorVincente Minnelli
- Release15 September 1956
- Genre
- Duration2h 2m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate193 reviews
- Productions
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

Claire Du Brey
Housekeeper

Isobel Elsom
Mrs. Stricker

David Horne
Rev. Peeters

Noel Howlett
Commissioner Van Den Berghe

William Phipps
Emile Bernard

Jay Adler
Waiter

Paul Bryar
Inspector (uncredited)

Anthony Eustrel
Tersteeg (uncredited)

Len Lesser
Cartoonist (uncredited)

George J. Lewis
Gendarme (uncredited)

Marion Ross
Sister Clothilde (uncredited)
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