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