Van Gogh
Synopsis
Linus Roache stars as troubled painter Vincent van Gogh in this drama from the BBC’s Omnibus series. Struggling to make ends meet first as an art dealer, then as a missionary in a coal mine, van Gogh was tormented by elusive love and madness. After notoriously cutting off his ear and spending a year in an asylum, we see the artists struggles and passions throughout his life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Benson Gyles
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Barlow
- Original Title
- Van Gogh
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Benson Gyles
Patrick Barlow
Andrew Snell, Anna Benson Gyles
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Anna Benson Gyles
Director
Patrick Barlow
Writer
Anna Benson Gyles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Gogh
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What is Van Gogh about?
Linus Roache stars as troubled painter Vincent van Gogh in this drama from the BBC’s Omnibus series. Struggling to make ends meet first as an art dealer, then as a missionary in a coal mine, van Gogh was tormented by elusive love and madness. After notoriously cutting off his ear and spending a year in an asylum, we see the artists struggles and passions throughout his life.
Who directed Van Gogh?
Van Gogh was directed by Anna Benson Gyles.
Who stars in Van Gogh?
The principal cast of Van Gogh includes Linus Roache, Kevin Wallace, Jack Shepherd, Anna Cropper, Jim Broadbent.
When was Van Gogh released and how long is it?
Van Gogh was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.