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Lust for Life
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Lust for Life

Sat, Sep 15, 1956
  • Drama
  • History
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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When & where

US
  • In CinemasSat, Sep 15, 1956
GB
  • In CinemasSun, Aug 19, 1956Edinburgh International Film Festival
CA
  • In CinemasSat, Nov 30, 1957
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 1, 1956
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Jan 23, 1957
DE
  • In CinemasSat, Apr 20, 1957West Germany
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

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