The Honorary Consul

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.

Movie details

Release date

1983

Runtime

1h 44m

Genres

Action, Drama, Romance

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United Kingdom

Director

John Mackenzie

Production

Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services

Budget

$11,800,000

Cast

Michael Caine

Charley Fortnum

Richard Gere

Dr. Eduardo Plarr

Bob Hoskins

Colonel Perez

Elpidia Carrillo

Clara

Joaquim de Almeida

Leon

A Martinez

Aquino