Lust for Life
“He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!”
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 painter Paul Gauguin and struggles to find greater inspiration.
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Lust For Life - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-16
Top Cast
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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
Eric Pohlmann
Colbert
Jeanette Sterke
Kay
Toni Gerry
Johanna
Claire Du Brey
Housekeeper
Helen Van Tuyl
Elderly Customer
Isobel Elsom
Mrs. Stricker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 11, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Corwin
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Lust for Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Norman Corwin, Irving Stone
Miklós Rózsa
Russell Harlan, Freddie Young
Adrienne Fazan
John Houseman
Department Leadership Roster
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Norman Corwin
Screenplay
John Houseman
Producer
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lust for Life
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What is Lust for Life 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 directed Lust for Life?
Lust for Life was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in Lust for Life?
The principal cast of Lust for Life includes Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald, Pamela Brown, Everett Sloane.
When was Lust for Life released and how long is it?
Lust for Life was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Lust for Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lust for Life was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is Lust for Life based on a book or true story?
Lust for Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irving Stone".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lust for Life?
Lust for Life holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).