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Under the Volcano

7.48

Good

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Under the Volcano depicts a 24-hour period in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British expatriate grappling with alcoholism and regret. Set during the Day of the Dead in 1938 Mexico, the film portrays his struggle within the confines of Quauhnahuac. Albert Finney stars alongside Jacqueline Bisset and Anthony Andrews in this adaptation of Malcolm Lowry’s novel.

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Country	Mexico
Year	1984

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What is Under the Volcano?

Under the Volcano depicts a 24-hour period in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British expatriate grappling with alcoholism and regret. Set during the Day of the Dead in 1938 Mexico, the film portrays his struggle within the confines of Quauhnahuac. Albert Finney stars alongside Jacqueline Bisset and Anthony Andrews in this adaptation of Malcolm Lowry’s novel.

How good is Under the Volcano?

Under the Volcano scores 7.48/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Drama Movie category.

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