LUST FOR LIFE from MGM. (1956). In his autobiography - Kirk Douglas claimed that he couldn't shake the character of tormented artist Vincent van Gogh. When the camera stopped rolling. He took Vincent back home with him and his wife Anne noticed it. Douglas completely disappeared into this role and it wasn't because he looked exactly like Vincent either. It tormented him because he was a trained "theatre" actor and not a "method" actor.
Kirk received his third best actor Oscar nomination - but didn't win. Anthony Quinn portrayed artist Paul Gauguin and won the best supporting actor Oscar that year. It was also Oscar nominated for best art direction (color) - but didn't win. The film captured the magnificent color "art-work" of Van Gogh through his life. He never sold a painting until after his suicide.
If you are an "Art" fan. Check out this movie.
(1956 Lobby Card.).
(1956 French Lobby Card.).
Below is a scene from the 1956 film.
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