Lust for Life (1956)
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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Cast
- Kirk Douglas — Vincent van Gogh
- Anthony Quinn — Paul Gauguin
- James Donald — Theo van Gogh
- Pamela Brown — Christine
- Everett Sloane — Dr. Gachet
- Niall MacGinnis — Roulin
- Noel Purcell — Anton Mauve
- Henry Daniell — Theodorus van Gogh
- Madge Kennedy — Anna Cornelia van Gogh
- Jill Bennett — Willemien
- Lionel Jeffries — Dr. Peyron
- Laurence Naismith — Dr. Bosman
Where to watch Lust for Life
TCM
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