The Honorary Consul
First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.
1983 · 1h 44m · R
Action, Drama, Romance
Directed by
John Mackenzie
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 and cast
- John Mackenzie Director
- 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
- A Martinez as Aquino
- Stephanie Cotsirilos as Marta
- Domingo Ambriz as Diego
- Geoffrey Palmer as British Ambassador
- Leonard Maguire as Dr. Humphries
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