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Lust for Life (1956)

He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!

  • Sep 15, 1956
  • 2h 2m
  • NR

7.2/10

TMDB user score
211 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Lust for Life is a 1956 drama and history film directed by Vincente Minnelli. Its leading cast includes Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn and James Donald. It runs for 2 hours 2 minutes.

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.

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Time needed
2 hours 2 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 211 TMDB votes

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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
  • Toni Gerry Johanna
  • Claire Du Brey Housekeeper
  • Helen Van Tuyl Elderly Customer
  • Isobel Elsom Mrs. Stricker

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