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