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The Honorary Consul
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The Honorary Consul

1983-09-30 · 104 min · ★ 5.8

Action · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
John Mackenzie
Production companies
Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 11,800,000

Top Cast

Michael CaineMichael CaineCharley Fortnum
Richard GereRichard GereDr. Eduardo Plarr
Bob HoskinsBob HoskinsColonel Perez
Elpidia CarrilloElpidia CarrilloClara
Joaquim de AlmeidaJoaquim de AlmeidaLeon
A MartinezA MartinezAquino
Stephanie CotsirilosStephanie CotsirilosMarta
Domingo AmbrizDomingo AmbrizDiego
Geoffrey PalmerGeoffrey PalmerBritish Ambassador
Leonard MaguireLeonard MaguireDr. Humphries
Jorge RussekJorge RussekSenor Escobar
Eric ValdezPablo
Nicolás JassoMiguel
Erika CarlssonSeñora Escobar
Josefina EchánoveJosefina EchánoveSeñora Sanchez
Ramón ÁlvarezHenry Plan
George BelangerU.S. Ambassador

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