The Honorary Consul

IMDb 5.8 1983 • 104 min • ActionDramaRomance

Director

John Mackenzie

Country

GB

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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