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The Honorary Consul

First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.
Sep 30, 1983 · 1h 44m
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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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CAST

Michael Caine
Charley Fortnum
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
Directed by John Mackenzie

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$11,800,000
Revenue
—
Production
Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
Country
MX, GB

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