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

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1976

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB,ONF | NFB

Cast

John Buchan,Marjorie Bonner,Donald Brittain,Richard Burton,Arthur Calder-Marshall,Albert Russel Erskine

Director

Donald Brittain,John Kramer

Writer

Donald Brittain

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0070889