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Under the Volcano

1984Directed by John Huston
Drama1h 52m
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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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About Under the Volcano
How long is Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano runs 1 hour and 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Who directed Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano was directed by John Huston.
Who is in the cast of Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano stars Albert Finney as Geoffrey Firmin, Jacqueline Bisset as Yvonne Firmin and Anthony Andrews as Hugh Firmin.
What language is Under the Volcano in?
Under the Volcano is in English, with some Spanish.
Is Under the Volcano family friendly?
No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is Under the Volcano based on a book or other source?
Yes. Under the Volcano is based on a novel or book.
Where can I watch Under the Volcano?
In the United States, Under the Volcano is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Under the Volcano released?
Under the Volcano was released on June 20, 1984.

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