Movie
Lust for Life
Released: September 15, 1956 (1956)
Runtime: 122 minutes
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Madge Kennedy as Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Age at release: 65
- Henry Daniell as Theodorus van Gogh
Age at release: 62
- Noel Purcell as Anton Mauve
Age at release: 55
- Everett Sloane as Dr. Gachet
Age at release: 46
- Niall MacGinnis as Roulin
Age at release: 43
- Anthony Quinn as Paul Gauguin
Age at release: 41
- Kirk Douglas as Vincent van Gogh
Age at release: 39
- James Donald as Theo van Gogh
Age at release: 39
- Pamela Brown as Christine
Age at release: 39
- Jill Bennett as Willemien
Age at release: 24
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- Claire Du Brey as Housekeeper
Age at release: 64
- Helen Van Tuyl as Elderly Customer
Age at release: 64
- Isobel Elsom as Mrs. Stricker
Age at release: 63
- Jay Adler as Waiter
Age at release: 59
- David Horne as Rev. Peeters
Age at release: 58
- Noel Howlett as Commissioner Van Den Berghe
Age at release: 53
- Anthony Eustrel as Tersteeg (uncredited)
Age at release: 53
- George J. Lewis as Gendarme (uncredited)
Age at release: 52
- Laurence Naismith as Dr. Bosman
Age at release: 47
- Paul Bryar as Inspector (uncredited)
Age at release: 46
- Eric Pohlmann as Colbert
Age at release: 43
- William Phipps as Emile Bernard
Age at release: 34
- Len Lesser as Cartoonist (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
- Lionel Jeffries as Dr. Peyron
Age at release: 30
- Toni Gerry as Johanna
Age at release: 30
- Marion Ross as Sister Clothilde (uncredited)
Age at release: 27
- Jeanette Sterke as Kay
Age at release: 23