Watch Lust for Life (1956) Official Trailer
He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!
7.2 / 10 IMDb September 15, 1956 2h 2m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 2m
Release Date
September 15, 1956
Genre
Drama, History
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Vincent van Gogh
Anthony Quinn
as Paul Gauguin
James Donald
as Theo van Gogh
Pamela Brown
as Christine
Everett Sloane
as Dr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnis
as Roulin
Noel Purcell
as Anton Mauve
Henry Daniell
as Theodorus van Gogh
Madge Kennedy
as Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill Bennett
as Willemien
Lionel Jeffries
as Dr. Peyron
Laurence Naismith
as Dr. Bosman
Eric Pohlmann
as Colbert
Jeanette Sterke
as Kay
Toni Gerry
as Johanna
Claire Du Brey
as Housekeeper
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Helen Van Tuyl
as Elderly Customer
Isobel Elsom
as Mrs. Stricker
David Horne
as Rev. Peeters
Noel Howlett
as Commissioner Van Den Berghe
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerLust for Life Official Trailer 1956
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