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A day in the life of a self-destructive British consul in Mexico on the eve of World War II.A day in the life of a self-destructive British consul in Mexico on the eve of World War II.A day in the life of a self-destructive British consul in Mexico on the eve of World War II.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 wins & 7 nominations total
Ignacio López Tarso
- Dr. Vigil
- (as Ignacio Lopez Tarzo)
José René Ruiz
- Dwarf
- (as Rene Ruiz 'Tun-Tun')
Eleazar Garcia Jr.
- Chief of Gardens
- (as Eliazar García Jr.)
Salvador Sánchez
- Chief of Stockyards
- (as Salvador Sanchez)
Sergio Calderón
- Chief of Municipality
- (as Sergio Calderon)
Emilio Fernández
- Diosdado
- (as Emilio Fernandez)
Roberto Sosa
- Few Fleas
- (as Roberto Martinez Sosa)
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Did you know
- TriviaOn Albert Finney, director John Huston said, "I think it's the finest performance I have ever witnessed, let alone directed".
- GoofsThe story takes place in 1938, but the car driven by James Villiers that almost hits Albert Finney as he is lying in the road is an MG-TF, which was manufactured between 1953 and 1956.
- Quotes
Geoffrey Firmin: How, unless you drink as I do, can you hope to understand the beauty of an old indian woman playing dominoes with a chicken?
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Conan the Destroyer/Top Secret!/Under the Volcano (1984)
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It is the finale of this film that redeems any possible weakness of the story one may entertain in one's mind as one views this film. The ending is so overwhelming, I had to watch it again at once. I then rewatched parts of the film just to luxuriate in the brilliant acting of Albert Finney. This is truly a masterpiece. There have been some criticisms of Ms. Bisset's acting etc, but this is small potatoes compared to the sheer genius of this story and its' realization. The music in the opening credits sets the tone and immediately draws you into the film. You know something profound will happen in the film and to you as you watch this film. Highly Recommended.
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- Also known as
- Unter dem Vulkan
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,556,800
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $31,000
- Jun 17, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $2,556,800
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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