Lust for Life

About Lust for Life

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.

Lust for Life is a 1956 history film directed by Vincente Minnelli. Released in September 1956, it runs 122 minutes.

Kirk Douglas appears as Vincent van Gogh, Anthony Quinn as Paul Gauguin, James Donald as Theo van Gogh, and Pamela Brown as Christine. Written by Norman Corwin.

Shelv files it under tragic, melancholy, philosophical, and artist. American members can watch it on TCM.

Loving Vincent, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, and How to Train Your Dragon 2 make useful companions to Lust for Life, all filed under 19th century and compassionate. It scores 7.2 out of 10 from 211 TMDB voters and it carries a NR rating.