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