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

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

5.7 | 1976-01-01 | Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

John Kramer Director
Donald Brittain Director
Donald Brittain Writer

Cast

Richard Burton
Richard Burton
Malcolm Lowry (voice)
Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain
Narrator (voice)
John Buchan
John Buchan
Himself (Archive Footage)

Images

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