Volcano (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1950, Volcano is a drama film directed by William Dieterle, running about 106 minutes. “Lava hot with fury, power, passions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An exiled Italian prostitute (Anna Magnani) shields her sister (Geraldine Brooks) from a deep-sea diver (Rossano Brazzi) on an island volcano.
Who’s in it. Volcano stars Anna Magnani as Maddalena Natoli, Rossano Brazzi as Donato, Geraldine Brooks as Maria, Maddalena's sister and Eduardo Ciannelli as Giulio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Volcano has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Volcano page.
If you liked it. Fans of Volcano tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Volcano (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Volcano change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Volcano worth watching?
- Volcano holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Volcano?
- Volcano stars Anna Magnani, Rossano Brazzi, Geraldine Brooks, Eduardo Ciannelli and Adriano Ambrogi.
- When was Volcano released?
- Volcano was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.