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Lust for Life

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Sep 15, 1956
Rated NR

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.

Details

  • Directors
  • Vote Average
    7.1
  • Vote Count
    186
  • Popularity
    10
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    US

Cast

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Kirk Douglas
Vincent van Gogh
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Anthony Quinn
Paul Gauguin
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James Donald
Theo van Gogh
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Pamela Brown
Christine
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Everett Sloane
Dr. Gachet
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Niall MacGinnis
Roulin
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Noel Purcell
Anton Mauve
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Henry Daniell
Theodorus van Gogh
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Madge Kennedy
Anna Cornelia van Gogh
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Jill Bennett
Willemien
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Lionel Jeffries
Dr. Peyron
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Laurence Naismith
Dr. Bosman
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Eric Pohlmann
Colbert
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Jeanette Sterke
Kay
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Toni Gerry
Johanna
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Claire Du Brey
Housekeeper
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Helen Van Tuyl
Elderly Customer

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Reviews

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John Chard
90%
Violence makes me sick. I have too much inside me, I'm afraid of it. Lust for Life is a biography film of revered painter Vincent Van Gogh. It is adapted from Irving Stone's fictionalized biography by Norman Corwin and stars Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn and James Donald. It's directed by Vincente Minnelli, cinematography is by Freddie Young and Russel Harlan and music is scored by Miklos Roza. This shines bright as a beacon in how Hollywood used to make a biopic the right way. Not a big commercial success as such, it has however gained critical praise the older it gets. Technically it's hard to fault, the colour lenses in CinemaScope, Roza's beautiful mood accompaniment score, and the direction and acting - with Douglas inhabiting Van Gogh and likewise Quinn for Paul Gauguin (Oscar Winner Best Supporting Actor) - bring this tragic story vividly to life. It tugs the heart strings while it also inspires, while for art lovers the use of Van Gogh's real paintings (Minnelli was trusted to film with ultimate care) is an added joy. A super piece of film making. 9/10