Lust for Life
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Kirk DouglasVincent van Gogh
Anthony QuinnPaul Gauguin
James DonaldTheo van Gogh
Pamela BrownChristine
Everett SloaneDr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnisRoulin
Noel PurcellAnton Mauve
Henry DaniellTheodorus van Gogh
Madge KennedyAnna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill BennettWillemien🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Lust for Life released?
- Lust for Life was released on September 15, 1956.
- How long is Lust for Life?
- Lust for Life has a runtime of 2h 2m.
- Where can I track Lust for Life?
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