Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
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.
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- Director
- John Kramer, Donald Brittain
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Brittain
- Original Title
- Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
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John Kramer, Donald Brittain
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Donald Brittain
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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 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.
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, Donald Brittain.
Who stars in Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?
The principal 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.
When was Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry released and how long is it?
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.