Lust for Life

Name: Lust for Life
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1956
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald, Pamela Brown, Everett Sloane

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

19562h 2m7.2(208 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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 paint…

Lust for Life (1956) is a drama and history film directed by Vincente Minnelli. It stars Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, and James Donald. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 208 votes.

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Director

Vincente Minnelli

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

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Where can I watch Lust for Life?

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Who stars in Lust for Life?

Lust for Life stars Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald, and Pamela Brown, and was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

How long is Lust for Life?

Lust for Life has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did Lust for Life come out?

Lust for Life was released in 1956.

What genre is Lust for Life?

Lust for Life is a drama and history film.

Is Lust for Life worth watching?

Lust for Life holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.