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Lust for Life

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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…

DirectorVincente Minnelli
WriterNorman Corwin
ProducerJohn Houseman

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Cast · Directed by Vincente Minnelli

KDKirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Vincent van Gogh
AQAnthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Paul Gauguin
JDJames Donald
James Donald
Theo van Gogh
PBPamela Brown
Pamela Brown
Christine
ESEverett Sloane
Everett Sloane
Dr. Gachet
NMNiall MacGinnis
Niall MacGinnis
Roulin
NPNoel Purcell
Noel Purcell
Anton Mauve
HDHenry Daniell
Henry Daniell
Theodorus van Gogh
MKMadge Kennedy
Madge Kennedy
Anna Cornelia van Gogh
JBJill Bennett
Jill Bennett
Willemien
LJLionel Jeffries
Lionel Jeffries
Dr. Peyron
LNLaurence Naismith
Laurence Naismith
Dr. Bosman

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Lust for Life isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Lust for Life based on a true story?

Yes — Lust for Life is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).