Under the Volcano (1984)
Under the Volcano is a 1984 drama movie directed by John Huston, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset and Anthony Andrews.
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.
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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 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.
When was Under the Volcano released?
Under the Volcano was released on 20 June 1984.
How long is Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano runs 1h 52m.
Who made Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano was directed by John Huston.
Where can I watch Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Under the Volcano
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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 as Quincey
- Carlos Riquelme as Bustamante
- Jim McCarthy as Gringo
- José René Ruiz as Dwarf
- Eleazar García Jr. as Chief of Gardens
- Salvador Sánchez as Chief of Stockyards