Lust for Life (1956)

09/15/1956 (US) • 2h 2m

Drama, History

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kirk Douglas

Vincent van Gogh

Anthony Quinn

Paul Gauguin

James Donald

Theo van Gogh

Pamela Brown

Christine

Everett Sloane

Dr. Gachet

Noel Purcell

Anton Mauve

Henry Daniell

Theodorus van Gogh

Madge Kennedy

Anna Cornelia van Gogh


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

suicide

paris, france

painting

artist

ear

painter

biography

historical figure

art

torment

impressionist

19th century

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