Movie Description
Lust for Life
(1956)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Vincente Minnelli
- Producer : John Houseman
- Editor : Adrienne Fazan
- Cast : Kirk Douglas,Anthony Quinn,James Donald,Pamela Brown,Everett Sloane,Niall MacGinnis,Noel Purcell,Henry Daniell,Madge Kennedy,Jill Bennett,Lionel Jeffries,Laurence Naismith,Eric Pohlmann,Jeanette Sterke,Toni Gerry,Claire Du Brey,Helen Van Tuyl,Isobel Elsom,David Horne,Noel Howlett,William Phipps,Jay Adler,Paul Bryar,Anthony Eustrel,Len Lesser,George J. Lewis,Marion Ross
Cast
Vincent van Gogh
Paul Gauguin
Theo van Gogh
Christine
Dr. Gachet
Roulin
Anton Mauve
Theodorus van Gogh
Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Willemien
Dr. Peyron
Dr. Bosman
Colbert
Kay
Johanna
Housekeeper
Elderly Customer
Mrs. Stricker
Rev. Peeters
Commissioner Van Den Berghe
Emile Bernard
Waiter
Inspector (uncredited)
Tersteeg (uncredited)
Cartoonist (uncredited)
Gendarme (uncredited)
Sister Clothilde (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleLust for Life
Status Released
Release Information
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1956-09-15
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 02m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Drama
- History
