Under the Volcano
“One cannot live without love.”
Synopsis
Against a background of war breaking out in Europe and the Mexican fiesta Day of Death, we are taken through one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul living in alcoholic disrepair and obscurity in a small southern Mexican town in 1939. The consul's self-destructive behaviour, perhaps a metaphor for a menaced civilization, is a source of perplexity and sadness to his nomadic, idealistic half-brother, Hugh, and his ex-wife, Yvonne, who has returned with hopes of healing Geoffrey and their broken marriage.
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Under the Volcano (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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Albert Finney
Geoffrey Firmin
Jacqueline Bisset
Yvonne Firmin
Anthony Andrews
Hugh Firmin
Ignacio López Tarso
Dr. Vigil
Katy Jurado
Senora Gregoria
James Villiers
Brit
Dawson Bray
Quincey
Carlos Riquelme
Bustamante
Jim McCarthy
Gringo
José René Ruiz
Dwarf
Eleazar García Jr.
Chief of Gardens
Salvador Sánchez
Chief of Stockyards
Sergio Calderón
Chief of Municipality
Araceli Ladewuen Castelun
Maria
Emilio Fernández
Diosdado
Arturo Sarabia
Cervantes
Roberto Sosa
Few Fleas
Hugo Stiglitz
Sinarquista
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Gallo
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Under the Volcano
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Ithaca, Conacite Uno
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
Guy Gallo, Malcolm Lowry
Alex North
Gabriel Figueroa
Roberto Silvi
Wieland Schulz-Keil, Moritz Borman, Michael Fitzgerald
Department Leadership Roster
John Huston
Director
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Guy Gallo
Screenplay
Wieland Schulz-Keil
Producer
Gunther Gerszo
Production Design
Moritz Borman
Producer
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Angela Dodson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Volcano
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What is Under the Volcano about?
Against a background of war breaking out in Europe and the Mexican fiesta Day of Death, we are taken through one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul living in alcoholic disrepair and obscurity in a small southern Mexican town in 1939. The consul's self-destructive behaviour, perhaps a metaphor for a menaced civilization, is a source of perplexity and sadness to his nomadic, idealistic half-brother, Hugh, and his ex-wife, Yvonne, who has returned with hopes of healing Geoffrey and their broken marriage.
Who directed Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Under the Volcano?
The principal cast of Under the Volcano includes Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews, Ignacio López Tarso, Katy Jurado.
When was Under the Volcano released and how long is it?
Under the Volcano was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Volcano?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Volcano was composed by Alex North.
Is Under the Volcano based on a book or true story?
Under the Volcano is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Malcolm Lowry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).