Lust for Life Movie Review 1956

Absorbing, serious biography of Vincent Van Gogh, from his first paintings to his death. Remarkable for Douglas' furiously convincing portrayal. Featuring dozens of actual Van Gogh works from private collections. Based on an Irving Stone novel, produced by John Houseman.

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS
Running time 122 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Biopics: Artists, Art & Artists, Rebel With a Cause, Ears!

Cast

Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald, Pamela Brown, Everett Sloane, Henry Daniell, Niall MacGinnis, Noel Purcell, Lionel Jeffries, Jill Bennett

Director

Vincente Minnelli

Music

Miklos Rozsa

Producer

MGM

Awards

Oscars 1956: Support. Actor (Quinn); Golden Globes 1957: Actor--Drama (Douglas); N.Y. Film Critics 1956: Actor (Douglas).