The Honorary Consul (1983)

First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.

Movie · Action, Drama, Romance · 1h 44m · Rated 5.8/10 on TMDB · Released September 30, 1983

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.

Directed by John Mackenzie

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
• A Martinez as Aquino
• Stephanie Cotsirilos as Marta
• Domingo Ambriz as Diego
• Geoffrey Palmer as British Ambassador
• Leonard Maguire as Dr. Humphries
• Jorge Russek as Senor Escobar
• Eric Valdez as Pablo

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