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

100 minRUNTIME
1976YEAR

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Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976) is a documentary from Canada. In the US, it streams on Filmzie for free.

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  • GenreDocumentary
  • OriginCanada · 1976

Plot

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.

DirectorJohn Kramer
CountryCanada
GenresDocumentary

Cast

Richard BurtonRichard BurtonMalcolm Lowry (voice)
Donald BrittainDonald BrittainNarrator (voice)
Marjorie BonnerMarjorie Bonnerherself
Arthur Calder-MarshallHimself
Albert Russel ErskineHimself
John BuchanHimself (Archive Footage)

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Where can I watch Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry is available in the US on Filmzie. You’ll find each platform’s current options and “Watch” links in the “Where to Watch in the US” section on this page.

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Can I watch Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry for free?

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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 runs about 100 minutes (1h 40m).

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 from Canada.

Who stars in Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry?

The main 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, and John Buchan.

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When was Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry released?

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry was released in 1976.

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