The Honorary Consul (1983)

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Released:
1983-09-30

Overview:
Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country, the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr, who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum, a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep Revolution from occurring. He is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara, whom he immediately falls in love with, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.

Director:
John Mackenzie

Runtime:
1h 44min

Genre:
Action, Drama, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Michael Caine
    as
    Charley Fortnum
  • Richard Gere
    as
    Dr. Eduardo Plarr
  • Bob Hoskins
    as
    Colonel Perez
  • Elpidia Carrillo
    as
    Clara
  • Joaquim de Almeida
    as
    Leon