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The Honorary Consul

R

1983

104 minutes

ActionDramaRomance

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.

Top Cast

Michael Caine headshot

Michael Caine

Charley Fortnum

Richard Gere headshot

Richard Gere

Dr. Eduardo Plarr

Bob Hoskins headshot

Bob Hoskins

Colonel Perez

Elpidia Carrillo headshot

Elpidia Carrillo

Clara

Joaquim de Almeida headshot

Joaquim de Almeida

Leon

A Martinez headshot

A Martinez

Aquino

Stephanie Cotsirilos headshot

Stephanie Cotsirilos

Marta

Domingo Ambriz headshot

Domingo Ambriz

Diego

Geoffrey Palmer headshot

Geoffrey Palmer

British Ambassador

Leonard Maguire headshot

Leonard Maguire

Dr. Humphries

Jorge Russek headshot

Jorge Russek

Senor Escobar

Eric Valdez headshot

Eric Valdez

Pablo

Nicolás Jasso headshot

Nicolás Jasso

Miguel

Erika Carlsen headshot

Erika Carlsen

Señora Escobar

Josefina Echánove headshot

Josefina Echánove

Señora Sanchez

Ramón Álvarez headshot

Ramón Álvarez

Henry Plan

George Belanger headshot

George Belanger

U.S. Ambassador