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

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

5.2

1h 40m

1976

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.

Director

John Kramer

Donald Brittain

Documentary

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Cast & Crew

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

as Malcolm Lowry (voice)

Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain

as Narrator (voice)

Marjorie Bonner

Marjorie Bonner

as herself

Arthur Calder-Marshall

as Himself

Albert Russel Erskine

as Himself

John Buchan

as Himself (Archive Footage)

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