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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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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasVincent van Gogh
  • Photo of Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnPaul Gauguin
  • Photo of James DonaldJames DonaldTheo van Gogh
  • Photo of Pamela BrownPamela BrownChristine
  • Photo of Everett SloaneEverett SloaneDr. Gachet
  • Photo of Niall MacGinnisNiall MacGinnisRoulin
  • Photo of Noel PurcellNoel PurcellAnton Mauve
  • Photo of Henry DaniellHenry DaniellTheodorus van Gogh
  • Photo of Madge KennedyMadge KennedyAnna Cornelia van Gogh
  • Photo of Jill BennettJill BennettWillemien

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