Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
This feature-length 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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This feature-length 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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directorDonald BrittainJohn Kramer
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scriptDonald BrittainJohn Kramer
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producerDonald BrittainRobert Duncan
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executive producerJames de B. Domville
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photographyDouglas Kiefer
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animation cameraJacques Avoine
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soundJames McCarthy
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editingJohn Kramer
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sound editingLes HalmanAbbey Jack Neidik
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voiceRichard Burton
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narratorDonald Brittain
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musicAlain Clavier
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re-recordingRoger Lamoureux
