Under the Volcano(1984)
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Under the Volcano Synopsis
Against a background of war breaking out in Europe and the Mexican fiesta Day of Death, we are taken through one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul living in alcoholic disrepair and obscurity in a small southern Mexican town in 1939. The consul's self-destructive behaviour, perhaps a metaphor for a menaced civilization, is a source of perplexity and sadness to his nomadic, idealistic half-brother, Hugh, and his ex-wife, Yvonne, who has returned with hopes of healing Geoffrey and their broken marriage.
Under the Volcano (1984) is a drama film directed by John Huston, released on June 20, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews and Ignacio López Tarso. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- John Huston
- Writers:
- Malcolm Lowry, Guy Gallo
- Producers:
- Moritz Borman, Wieland Schulz-Keil
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- Ithaca, Conacite Uno
- Status:
- Released
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Under the Volcano Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Finney
as Geoffrey Firmin
Jacqueline Bisset
as Yvonne Firmin
Anthony Andrews
as Hugh Firmin
Ignacio López Tarso
as Dr. Vigil
Katy Jurado
as Senora Gregoria
James Villiers
as Brit
- Dawson Bray
Dawson Bray
as Quincey
Carlos Riquelme
as Bustamante
- Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy
as Gringo
José René Ruiz
as Dwarf
Eleazar García Jr.
as Chief of Gardens
Salvador Sánchez
as Chief of Stockyards
Key crew
Directed by John Huston, written by Malcolm Lowry and Guy Gallo, produced by Moritz Borman and Wieland Schulz-Keil.
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Under the Volcano Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 106 ratings.
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Under the Volcano – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Under the Volcano online?
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Under the Volcano (1984) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Under the Volcano?
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The main cast of Under the Volcano (1984) includes Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews, Ignacio López Tarso and Katy Jurado. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under the Volcano released?
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Under the Volcano was released on June 20, 1984 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Under the Volcano worth watching?
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Under the Volcano (1984) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Under the Volcano?
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