The Honorary Consul

The Honorary Consul

First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.
19831h 44minAction MoviesEnglish, Latin, Español
5.6

Plot

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.

WriterChristopher Hampton
DirectorJohn Mackenzie
ActorMichael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins
CountryUnited Kingdom
ProductionParsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd.