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Lust for Life: Directed by Vincente Minnelli, George Cukor. With Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald, Pamela Brown. The life of brilliant but tortured artist Vincent van Gogh.
- (13K)
- Biography, Drama
- Vincente Minnelli, George Cukor
- 1956-11-30
Lust for Life is a 1956 American biographical film about the life of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, based on the 1934 novel of the same title by Irving Stone which was adapted for the screen by Norman Corwin. It was directed by Vincente Minnelli and produced by John Houseman.
Topics. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Vincent van Gogh, Kirk Douglas. Language. English. Based on the 1934 novel Lust for Life by Irving Stone. Vincent van Gogh - Kirk Douglas. Paul Gauguin - Anthony Quinn. Theo van Gogh - James Donald. Christine - Pamela Brown.
- 122 min
- 7.2K
- dusandjuric
Feb 6, 2020 · The obsessed Van Gogh painted the way other men breathe, driving away family and friends, including artist Paul Gauguin (1956 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award winner Anthony Quinn). Directed by...
- 3 min
- 31.6K
- Warner Bros. Classics
Lust for Life deals with the period in van Gogh's life from 1878, when he began religious works in the Borinage after attempting careers in art dealing and teaching, to his death in 1890. As shown in the film, van Gogh began suffering from periods of mental depression while working in the Borinage.
- Vincente Minnelli, Al Jennings
- Kirk Douglas
This lauded drama depicts the life of revered Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh (Kirk Douglas). An intense and imaginative artist, Van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is...
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- Biography
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Vincent Van Gogh (Douglas) starts his inspired, turbulent life as a zealous man of God, but he soon discovers a passion for art and a love of his cousin. Spurned by the woman he loves and rejected as a painter, Van Gogh gravitates to Paris and its vibrant Impressionist movement.