Lust for Life (1956)

7.3Approved122 minDirector: Vincente Minnelli

1956 film by Vincente Minnelli, George Cukor

Lust for Life is a 1956 American biographical film about the life of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, based on the 1934 novel of the same title by Irving Stone which was adapted for the screen by Norman Corwin.

It was directed by Vincente Minnelli and produced by John Houseman. The film stars Kirk Douglas as Van Gogh, James Donald as his brother Theo, with Pamela Brown, Everett Sloane, and Anthony Quinn. Douglas won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his performance, while Quinn won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Lust for Life about?
Lust for Life (1956) — Vincent Van Gogh is the archetypical tortured artistic genius. His obsession with painting, combined with mental illness, propels him through an unhappy life full of failures and unrewarding relationships. He fails at being a preacher to coal miners. He fails in his relationships
Is Lust for Life based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Lust for Life scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
What is Lust for Life (1956) about? Plot, synopsis and ending explained — Screencodex