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

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

(1976)

Overview

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

  1. Director : John Kramer,Donald Brittain
  2. Writer : Donald Brittain
  3. Cast : Richard Burton,Donald Brittain,Marjorie Bonner,Arthur Calder-Marshall,Albert Russel Erskine,John Buchan

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Original TitleVolcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1976-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 40m

Homepagehttp://www.nfb.ca/film/volcano

Production CompaniesONF | NFB

Genres

  • Documentary

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