Lust for Life
Lust for Life
Release: 1956-09-15·Runtime: 122m·★ 7.2
DramaHistory
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 Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Cast
Kirk Douglasas Vincent van Gogh
James Donaldas Theo van Gogh
Jill Bennettas Willemien
Eric Pohlmannas Colbert
Claire Du Breyas Housekeeper
David Horneas Rev. Peeters
William Phippsas Emile Bernard
Paul Bryaras Inspector (uncredited)
Pamela Brownas Christine
Everett Sloaneas Dr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnisas Roulin
Noel Purcellas Anton Mauve
Lionel Jeffriesas Dr. Peyron
Laurence Naismithas Dr. Bosman
Jeanette Sterkeas Kay
Noel Howlettas Commissioner Van Den Berghe
Madge Kennedyas Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Isobel Elsomas Mrs. Stricker
Jay Adleras Waiter
Len Lesseras Cartoonist (uncredited)
George J. Lewisas Gendarme (uncredited)
Anthony Quinnas Paul Gauguin
Henry Daniellas Theodorus van Gogh
Toni Gerryas Johanna
Anthony Eustrelas Tersteeg (uncredited)
Marion Rossas Sister Clothilde (uncredited)Crew
" />Miklós RózsaOriginal Music Composer
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />William TuttleMakeup Designer
" />Walter PlunkettCostume Designer
" />John HousemanProducer
" />Russell HarlanDirector of Photography
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Sydney GuilaroffHair Designer
" />Freddie YoungDirector of Photography
" />Vincente MinnelliDirector