| Albert Finney Stars In John Huston's Epic "Under The Volcano" On DVD 22 September |
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Turning
in one of the finest performances of his legendary career, Albert
Finney stars in the mesmeric Under The Volcano, John Huston’s 1984
adaptation of Malcolm Lowry’s epic novel of the same name. This multi award-winning masterpiece will be released on DVD courtesy of Mr Bongo Films on 22 September 2008. Set during the Mexican fiesta the Day of Death, we are taken through 24 hours in the life of Geoffrey Firmin (Finney – Saturday Night And Sunday Morning, Miller’s Crossing,), an alcoholic British consul living in a small town in Mexico. His self-destructive behaviour is a source of perplexity and sadness to his ex-wife Yvonne (Jacqueline Bisset – The Deep, Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills) who has returned with hopes of healing him and their broken marriage. Acclaimed by critics, Under The Volcano is a delicate yet shocking film, served by a captivating script written by Guy Gallo, and interpreted into an epic fever dream by visionary director Huston, who turns a novel many called ‘unfilmable’ into a masterwork. The picture is dominated by Finney’s immense portrayal of Firmin, cited by film critic Roger Ebert as ‘the best drunk performance I’ve ever seen in a film’. Alone, such a masterful portrayal would be enough to make this film a must see; combined with the beautiful script, stunning cinematography and deft direction, it renders it unmissable. Awards 1984 LAFCA Award for Best Actor – Albert Finney 1984 Cannes Film Festival Nomination For Golden Palm – John Huston 1985 ALFS Award For Best Actor – Albert Finney 1985 Academy Award Nomination For Best Actor – Albert Finney 1985 Academy Award Nomination For Best Original Score – Alex North 1985 Golden Globe Nomination For Best Actor – Albert Finney Title: Under The Volcano Release Date: 22 September 2008 RRP: £12.99 |
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