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Lust for Life
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Lust for Life

1956-09-15 · 122 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Vincente Minnelli
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasVincent van Gogh
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnPaul Gauguin
James DonaldJames DonaldTheo van Gogh
Pamela BrownPamela BrownChristine
Everett SloaneEverett SloaneDr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnisNiall MacGinnisRoulin
Noel PurcellNoel PurcellAnton Mauve
Henry DaniellHenry DaniellTheodorus van Gogh
Madge KennedyMadge KennedyAnna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill BennettJill BennettWillemien
Lionel JeffriesLionel JeffriesDr. Peyron
Laurence NaismithLaurence NaismithDr. Bosman
Eric PohlmannEric PohlmannColbert
Jeanette SterkeJeanette SterkeKay
Toni GerryToni GerryJohanna
Claire Du BreyClaire Du BreyHousekeeper
Helen Van TuylElderly Customer
Isobel ElsomIsobel ElsomMrs. Stricker
David HorneDavid HorneRev. Peeters
Noel HowlettNoel HowlettCommissioner Van Den Berghe

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