The Honorary Consul
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1983 · 104 min · R · Action · Drama · Romance · TMDB 5.8/10
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 — Charley Fortnum
- Richard Gere — Dr. Eduardo Plarr
- Bob Hoskins — Colonel Perez
- Elpidia Carrillo — Clara
- Joaquim de Almeida — Leon