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

Year: 1976

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Director: John Kramer

Documentary

An Oscar®-nominated feature documentary explores Malcolm Lowry, author of the landmark novel Under the Volcano. Though his prose excelled, his life succumbed to alcoholism. Filmed in four countries, it mixes archival photos, Richard Burton’s readings from the book, and interviews with friends and foes, painting a portrait of the troubled writer.

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