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Vincent & Theo

Vincent & Theo

An obsessive vision. A desperate dream. A world that didn't understand… And a brother that did.

19906.42h 18m

Overview

The tragic story of Vincent van Gogh broadened by focusing as well on his brother Theodore, who helped support Vincent. Based on the letters written between the two.

Directed by Robert Altman
Written by Julian Mitchell
Produced by Ludi Boeken, Emma Hayter
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Top Cast

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Vincent Van Gogh

Paul Rhys

Paul Rhys

Theodore 'Theo' Van Gogh

Adrian Brine

Adrian Brine

Uncle Cent

Jean-François Perrier

Jean-François Perrier

Léon Boussod

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Yves Dangerfield

René Valadon

Hans Kesting

Hans Kesting

Andries Bonger

Peter Tuinman

Peter Tuinman

Anton Mauve

Marie-Louise Stheins

Marie-Louise Stheins

Jet Mauve

Oda Spelbos

Oda Spelbos

Ida

Jip Wijngaarden

Jip Wijngaarden

Sien Hoornik

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshippainterbiographyhistorical figure19th centurybrother brother relationship

About Vincent & Theo

Vincent & Theo is a drama film released in 1990 exploring themes of sibling relationship, painter, biography, historical figure, 19th century, brother brother relationship. Directed by Robert Altman, it stars Tim Roth, Paul Rhys, Adrian Brine. The tragic story of Vincent van Gogh broadened by focusing as well on his brother Theodore, who helped support Vincent. Based on the letters written between the two.

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