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