Lust for Life

IMDb 7.2 1956 • 122 min • DramaHistory

Director

Vincente Minnelli

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas Vincent van Gogh
Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn Paul Gauguin
James Donald
James Donald Theo van Gogh
Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown Christine
Everett Sloane
Everett Sloane Dr. Gachet