Overview

Linus Roache stars as troubled painter Vincent van Gogh in this drama from the BBC’s Omnibus series. Struggling to make ends meet first as an art dealer, then as a missionary in a coal mine, van Gogh was tormented by elusive love and madness. After notoriously cutting off his ear and spending a year in an asylum, we see the artists struggles and passions throughout his life.

Cast

Linus Roache, Kevin Wallace, Jack Shepherd, Anna Cropper, Jim Broadbent, David Collings, Patrick Barlow

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What is "Van Gogh" about?

Linus Roache stars as troubled painter Vincent van Gogh in this drama from the BBC’s Omnibus series. Struggling to make ends meet first as an art dealer, then as a missionary in a coal mine, van Gogh was tormented by elusive love and madness. After notoriously cutting off his ear and spending a year in an asylum, we see the artists struggles and passions throughout his life.

When was "Van Gogh" released?

Van Gogh was released in 1990.

Who stars in "Van Gogh"?

The cast includes Linus Roache, Kevin Wallace, Jack Shepherd, Anna Cropper.