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1956•122 min•Drama, History

Lust for Life

Is Lust for Life a Hit or Flop?

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Is Lust for Life worth watching? With a rating of 7.175/10, this Drama, History film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Lust for Life 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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Top Cast

Kirk Douglas
Kirk DouglasVincent van Gogh
Anthony Quinn
Anthony QuinnPaul Gauguin
James Donald
James DonaldTheo van Gogh
Pamela Brown
Pamela BrownChristine
Everett Sloane
Everett SloaneDr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnis
Niall MacGinnisRoulin
Noel Purcell
Noel PurcellAnton Mauve
Henry Daniell
Henry DaniellTheodorus van Gogh
Madge Kennedy
Madge KennedyAnna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill Bennett
Jill BennettWillemien

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Is Lust for Life worth watching?

Yes, Lust for Life is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.175/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Drama, History movies.

Is Lust for Life hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.175/10), Lust for Life is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is Lust for Life?

Lust for Life is a Drama, History movie that An intense and imaginative artist, revered Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustr...

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Critic Reviews

John ChardJan 26, 2020
★ 9

Violence makes me sick. I have too much inside me, I'm afraid of it. Lust for Life is a biography film of revered painter Vincent Van Gogh. It is adapted from Irving Stone's fictionalized biography by Norman Corwin and stars Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn and James Donald. It's directed by Vincente Minnelli, cinematography is by Freddie Young and Russel Harlan and music is scored by Miklos Roza. This shines bright as a beacon in how Hollywood used to make a biopic the right way. Not a big commercial success as such, it has however gained critical praise the older it gets. Technically it's hard to fault, the colour lenses in CinemaScope, Roza's beautiful mood accompaniment score, and the direction and acting - with Douglas inhabiting Van Gogh and likewise Quinn for Paul Gauguin (Oscar Winner Best Supporting Actor) - bring this tragic story vividly to life. It tugs the heart strings while it also inspires, while for art lovers the use of Van Gogh's real paintings (Minnelli was trusted to film with ultimate care) is an added joy. A super piece of film making. 9/10