The Honorary Consul (1983)

The Honorary Consul (1983)

First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life. 1983-09-30 United Kingdom 104 Min. PG-13
5.6 47 votes

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.

Cast

Michael Caine is Charley Fortnum
Charley Fortnum
Richard Gere is Dr. Eduardo Plarr
Dr. Eduardo Plarr
Bob Hoskins is Colonel Perez
Colonel Perez
A Martinez is Aquino
Geoffrey Palmer is British Ambassador
British Ambassador
Leonard Maguire is Dr. Humphries
Dr. Humphries
Jorge Russek is Senor Escobar
Senor Escobar