Under the Volcano
"One cannot live without love."
Originally released in 1984. Under the Volcano is a drama film. directed by John Huston.
Starring Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, and Anthony Andrews
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (98 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ithaca
- Conacite Uno
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Volcano about?
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 a...
Who directed Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano was directed by John Huston.
How long is Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Under the Volcano released?
Under the Volcano was released on June 20, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Volcano?
The main cast of Under the Volcano includes Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews, Ignacio López Tarso, Katy Jurado.