Under the Volcano (1984): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Under the Volcano is a 1984 drama starring Jacqueline Bisset, Albert Finney and Carlos Riquelme. It is based on Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Based on
- Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under the Volcano About?
The premise of Under the Volcano without spoilers, adapted from Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry.
On the eve of World War II, a troubled British consul spends his final day in Comitan, Mexico. Fueled by whiskey and haunted by his past failures, he grapples with personal demons and desperately seeks a chance at redemption amidst the oppressive heat and political unrest. The consul's descent into despair is interwoven with the stories of the people around him, revealing a poignant portrait of loss, regret, and the fragility of human connection.
Under the Volcano Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alcoholism
- one day timespan
- self destructiveness
- male frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- cat
- brother brother relationship
- cowboy hat
- bandana
- divorced
- shaving
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- spanish civil war veteran
- cuernavaca mexico
- festival
- day of the dead
- rainstorm
- brothel
- little person
- letter
- murder
- bus
- actress
- doctor
- movie theater
- tavern
- hat
- neighbor
- bullfight
- skeleton
- shower
- volcano
- horse
- coin
- female topless nudity
- german
- nazi
- catholic church
- prayer
- dog
- machete
- cockroach
- fortune teller
- chicken
- dominoes
- profanity
- necktie
- british expatriate
- sunglasses
- flute
Under the Volcano Cast
Jacqueline Bisset leads the cast, with Albert Finney and Carlos Riquelme.
Also Starring in Under the Volcano
· 6 moreUnder the Volcano Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Under the Volcano 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Under the Volcano Box Office
Under the Volcano grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- US & Canada
- $2.6M
Under the Volcano Awards & Nominations
Under the Volcano was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1985 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Albert Finney
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Jacqueline Bisset
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Oscars 1985 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Albert Finney
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
Under the Volcano Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser
Cars in Under the Volcano
2 cars on screen: the unknown and the 1955 MG TF.
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1955 MG TF Minor role
Under the Volcano Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Sous le volcan” and “Au-dessous du volcan”.
- Also known as
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- Sous le volcan
- Au-dessous du volcan
- Under vulkanen
- Sotto il vulcano
- El volcán
- Unter dem Vulkan
- À Sombra do Vulcão
- 在火山下
- Под вулкана
- Pod wulkanem
- 火山のもとで
- У подножия вулкана
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- A vulkán alatt
- 재클린 비셋의 활화산
- למרגלות הר הגעש
- Sota el volcà
- Κάτω από το ηφαίστειο
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Under the Volcano FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Under the Volcano, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Under the Volcano released?
Under the Volcano was released on June 13, 1984.
Who is in the cast of Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano stars Jacqueline Bisset, Albert Finney and Carlos Riquelme, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Under the Volcano make at the box office?
Under the Volcano grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
How is Under the Volcano rated?
Under the Volcano has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is Under the Volcano based on a book?
Yes. Under the Volcano is adapted from Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry.
Was Under the Volcano nominated for any awards?
Under the Volcano received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Under the Volcano have a post-credit scene?
No. Under the Volcano has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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