Under the Volcano

Under the Volcano (1947) is a semi-autobiographical novel by English writer Malcolm Lowry.

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1947 - English - Malcolm Lowry

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It tells the story of Geoffrey Firmin, an alcoholic British consul in the small Mexican town of Quauhnahuac (recognisably Cuernavaca), on the Day of the Dead in 1938.

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Alcoholic - British - Consul - Mexican - Cuernavaca - Day of the Dead - 1938

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A 1984 film version was directed by John Huston and stars Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews and Katy Jurado. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Albert Finney) and Best Music, Original Score.

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1984 - John Huston - Albert Finney - Jacqueline Bisset - Anthony Andrews - Katy Jurado - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Music, Original Score

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