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The Honorary Consul
“First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.”
5.8 / 10• 1983• 1h 44m•R• English
ActionDramaRomance
Storyline
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 & Crew
Michael Caine
Charley Fortnum
Lead
Richard Gere
Dr. Eduardo Plarr
Bob Hoskins
Colonel Perez
Elpidia Carrillo
Clara
Joaquim de Almeida
Leon
A Martinez
Aquino
Stephanie Cotsirilos
Marta
Domingo Ambriz
Diego
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Mackenzie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Honorary Consul is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
