Van Gogh: Painted with Words

April. 05,2010      
Rating:
7.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.

Benedict Cumberbatch as  Vincent Van Gogh
Jamie Parker as  Theo Van Gogh
Aidan McArdle as  Paul Gauguin
Christopher Good as  Theodorus Van Gogh
Rowena Cooper as  Anna Van Gogh
Daniel Weyman as  Anthon Van Rappard
Ferdinand Kingsley as  Albert Aurier
Stephanie Jacob as  Marguerite Crevlin
Richard Trinder as  Dr. Peyron
Jim Creighton as  Felix Ray

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