Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976)

U/A 13+ 01/01/1976
  • Documentary
  • 1 hr 40 min
57%
  • Status : Released

Overview

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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $0
  • Revenue :$0

Overview

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.
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Richard Burton
Richard Burton

Malcolm Lowry (voice)

Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain

Narrator (voice)

Marjorie Bonner
Marjorie Bonner

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Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain

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Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain

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