Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976)
1h 40m · 1 Jan 1976
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This feature-length Oscar®-nominated documentary focuses on Malcolm Lowry, author of one of the major novels of the 20th century, Under the Volcano. But while Lowry fought a winning battle with words, he lost his battle with alcohol. Shot on location in four countries, the film combines photographs, readings by Richard Burton from the novel and interviews with the people who loved and hated Lowry, to create a vivid portrait of the man.
| Movie ID | 46728 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | John Kramer, Donald Brittain |
| Main cast | Richard Burton, Donald Brittain, Marjorie Bonner, Arthur Calder-Marshall, Albert Russel Erskine, John Buchan |
| Release date | 1 January 1976 |
| Release year | 1976 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 100 min (1h 40m) |
| Rating | 5.7 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | ONF | NFB |
Director: John Kramer, Donald Brittain
Writers: Donald Brittain
Top cast
Richard BurtonMalcolm Lowry (voice)
Donald BrittainNarrator (voice)
Marjorie Bonnerherself
Arthur Calder-MarshallHimself
Albert Russel ErskineHimself
John BuchanHimself (Archive Footage)
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