
Feature film — 1956
Lust for Life (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, 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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A high-signal pick with 211 votes.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Director: Vincente Minnelli
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Cast & crew

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
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