Under the Volcano Movie

80s Film Summary for Under the Volcano

Under the Volcano Movie Summary

This 80’s movie tells us the story of a British consul who finds himself in a lost town of Mexico, wondering about the dark events of his life.

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Movie Plot For Under the Volcano

The main character of Under the Volcano is Geoffrey Firmin, a consul who just presented his renounce due to the strains that existed between the British Empire and Mexico.

However, things become surrealistic in Under the Volcano. During the celebration of the “Day of Death,” his ex-wife arrives. Her objective? To heal the man that she loved and to try to fix their marriage.

Cast of Under the Volcano Film

Geoffrey Firmin - Albert Finney
Yvonne Firmin - Jacqueline Bisset
Hugh Firmin - Anthony Andrews
Dr. Vigil - Ignacio López Tarso
Senora Gregoria - Katy Jurado

Trivia for the Movie Under the Volcano

John Huston wanted Richard Burton to participate in Under the Volcano. Unfortunately, Burton was too busy to do it.

Under the Volcano is based on the book of the same name.