Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
This feature-length OscarĀ®-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.
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
January 1, 1976
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Cast (6)
Richard Burton
Malcolm Lowry (voice)
Donald Brittain
Narrator (voice)
Marjorie Bonner
herself
Arthur Calder-Marshall
Himself
Albert Russel Erskine
Himself
John Buchan
Himself (Archive Footage)
Crew (3)
Directing
Donald Brittain
Director
John Kramer
Director
Writing
Donald Brittain
Writer