The Honorary Consul
“First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.”
5.8
1983
1h 44m
ActionDramaRomance
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.
Key Crew
Director
John Mackenzie
Producers
Norma Heyman
Writers
Christopher Hampton
Cinematography
Phil Meheux
Cast (17)
Michael Caine
Charley Fortnum
Richard Gere
Dr. Eduardo Plarr
Bob Hoskins
