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

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Calorie Rating: 141
Released: 1976-01-01
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Homepage: http://www.nfb.ca/film/volcano
Studios: ONF | NFB,


This feature-length OscarĀ®-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 / Directors

John Kramer
Director


Cast

Richard Burton
Character: Malcolm Lowry (voice)
Donald Brittain
Character: Narrator (voice)
Marjorie Bonner
Character: herself

Arthur Calder-Marshall
Character: Himself
Albert Russel Erskine
Character: Himself
John Buchan
Character: Himself (Archive Footage)


Production and Crew