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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.
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Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
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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 (1 hour and 40 minutes).
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 John Kramer and released in 1976.
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 (1976).
Who stars in Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?
The cast of Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry includes Richard Burton, Donald Brittain, Marjorie Bonner, Arthur Calder-Marshall, Albert Russel Erskine.
What is the TMDB rating for Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry has a TMDB rating of 5.7/10 based on 11 votes.
