- Actors: Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews, Ignacio López Tarso, Katy Jurado
- Directors: John Huston
- Writers: Guy Gallo, Malcolm Lowry
- Producers: Arnold Gefsky, Héctor López, Michael Fitzgerald, Moritz Borman, Wieland Schulz-Keil
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 2
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- Studio: Paradox
- Release Date: Oct 23 2007
- Run Time: 112 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000TXNDVQ
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Under the Volcano follows the final day in the life of self-destructive British consul Geoffrey Firmin (Albert Finney, in an Oscar-nominated tour de force) on the eve of World War II. Withering from alcoholism, Firmin stumbles through a small Mexican village amid the Day of the Dead fiesta, attempting to reconnect with his estranged wife (Jacqueline Bisset). John Huston's ambitious tackling of Malcolm Lowry's towering, "unadaptable" novel gave the incomparable Finney one of his grandest roles and was the legendary The Treasure of the Sierra Madre director's triumphant return to filmmaking in Mexico.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dissipation in extremis,
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This review is from: Under the Volcano (VHS Tape)
While the sprinkling of poor performances and more than a little stereotyping of Mexico's peasantry prevent me from giving it a full five stars, UNDER THE VOLCANO deserves more than a mediocre three. Albert Finney, of course, cannot carry the movie, but that doesn't make his work any less a wonder. Huston's direction, I'm in the minority but I don't care, is a tour de force. Years and years after seeing this movie, so many scenes are etched in my memory, from the floating toy skulls in the film's opening credit, to the final crushing moments. This is not an easy movie to take--watching somebody willfully self-destruct is painful. There's a good deal of humor in between the alcoholic forays, and they ease the burden. I recommend that UNDER THE VOLCANO be given a chance, just one viewing, and then decide for yourself.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Under The Volcano,
By chad (Beijin) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Under the Volcano (VHS Tape)
I love the scenery, but the actors were loosers. Just because I love the scenery I'll give it five stars
2.0 out of 5 stars
oh we try so hard,
This review is from: Under the Volcano (VHS Tape)
there is nothing in the world that can compare to the depth and complexity of the book. The movie tries hard, with all the histrionics and well meaning ambition that Huston can muster. Albert Finney as the consel is a well meaning if dated choice. The speculation as to his actual sobriety during filming is a nice ancedote, but offers little insight into the day in the life of Firmin. J. Bissette is a poor choice as Yvonne, as she has all the acting ability of a brick, and cannot even pretend to the specifics of the role. Poor at best.
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