Lust for Life (1956)

Name: Lust for Life
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1956
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald, Pamela Brown, Everett Sloane

2h 2m United States of America

Drama History

Plot

Vincent van Gogh, a brilliant but troubled Dutch artist, grapples with his mental health and a sense of inadequacy despite his extraordinary talent. His steadfast brother, Theo, offers unwavering support as Vincent embarks on a journey from Holland to France in search of creative fulfillment. There, he encounters the passionate and unpredictable painter Paul Gauguin, igniting both inspiration and conflict. As Vincent seeks to channel his inner turmoil into his art, he faces the tumultuous relationship between genius and madness, ultimately seeking solace in his vivid expressions of life and emotion.

Cast

Kirk Douglas Anthony Quinn James Donald Pamela Brown Everett Sloane Niall MacGinnis Noel Purcell Henry Daniell Madge Kennedy Jill Bennett Lionel Jeffries Laurence Naismith Eric Pohlmann Jeanette Sterke Toni Gerry