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

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

1976
1h 40m
5.3

5.3/10

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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

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1976
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0070889
Website Visit Site

Cast

Richard Burton
Richard Burton

Malcolm Lowry (voice)

Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain

Narrator (voice)

Marjorie Bonner
Marjorie Bonner

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Arthur Calder-Marshall
Arthur Calder-Marshall

Himself

Albert Russel Erskine
Albert Russel Erskine

Himself

John Buchan
John Buchan

Himself (Archive Footage)

Key Crew

Donald Brittain
Writer
Donald Brittain
Director
John Kramer
Director

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