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Lust for Life

NR19562h 2mVincente Minnelli
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 68

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"He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!"

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.

DramaHistory
SuicideParis, FrancePaintingArtistGraveEarMelancholyPainterBiographyHistorical Figure

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What is Lust for Life (1956) about?

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.

Who stars in Lust for Life?

Lust for Life stars Kirk Douglas (Vincent van Gogh), Anthony Quinn (Paul Gauguin), James Donald (Theo van Gogh), Pamela Brown (Christine), Everett Sloane (Dr. Gachet). The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

How long is Lust for Life?

Lust for Life has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Is Lust for Life worth watching?

Lust for Life holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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