Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Originally released in 1976. Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry is a documentary film. directed by John Kramer.
Starring Richard Burton, Donald Brittain, and Marjorie Bonner
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1976
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry about?
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 wo...
Who directed Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry was directed by John Kramer.
How long is Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry released?
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?
The main cast of Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry includes Richard Burton, Donald Brittain, Marjorie Bonner, Arthur Calder-Marshall, Albert Russel Erskine.