USA / Mexico,
1984, 109 min
Directed by:
John HustonScreenplay:
Guy GalloCinematography:
Gabriel FigueroaComposer:
Alex NorthCast:
Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews, Ignacio López Tarso, Katy Jurado, James Villiers, Roberto Sosa, Hugo Stiglitz, Günter Meisner (more)VOD (1)
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Under the Volcano follows the final day in the life of self-destructive British consul Geoffrey Firmin on the eve of World War II. Withering from alcoholism, Firmin stumbles through a small Mexican village amidst the Day of the Dead fiesta, attempting to reconnect with his estranged wife but only further alienating himself. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1985 - Albert Finney (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1985 - Alex North (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
Golden Globes
- 1985 - Albert Finney (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1985 - Jacqueline Bisset (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1984 - Albert Finney (Best Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1984 - Albert Finney (Best Actor)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1984 - John Huston (Golden Palm - Official Competition)