Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976)
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.
Director: Donald Brittain, John Kramer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Cast
- Richard Burton - Malcolm Lowry (voice)
- Donald Brittain - Narrator (voice)
- Marjorie Bonner - herself
- Arthur Calder-Marshall - Himself
- Albert Russel Erskine - Himself
- John Buchan - Himself (Archive Footage)
Screenplay
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Donald Brittain, John Kramer
More Films in Genre: Documentary
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 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 Donald Brittain, John Kramer.
- Who stars in Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?
- Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry stars Richard Burton, Donald Brittain, Marjorie Bonner, Arthur Calder-Marshall, Albert Russel Erskine, John Buchan.
- 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 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?
- Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry is a Documentary film.
- Where was Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry produced?
- Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry was produced in Canada.