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Lust for Life

1956 • 2h2m Drama, History

Rating

7.2/10

Popularity

3

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

Director

Vincente Minnelli

Screenplay

Norman Corwin

Cast

Kirk Douglas

Anthony Quinn

James Donald

Release date

9/15/1956

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

201