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The Honorary Consul

Not Rated
ActionDramaRomance
5.6/10(47 ratings)

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.

09-30-1983
1h 44m
The Honorary Consul
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Main Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Charley Fortnum

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Dr. Eduardo Plarr

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Colonel Perez

Elpidia Carrillo

Elpidia Carrillo

Clara

Joaquim de Almeida

Joaquim de Almeida

Leon

A Martinez

A Martinez

Aquino

Marta

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
John Mackenzie
Production:
Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
Budget:
$11,800,000

Key Crew

Director:
John Mackenzie
Screenplay:
Christopher Hampton
Novel:
Graham Greene
Associate Producer:
Richard F. Dalton
Producer:
Norma Heyman

Locations and Languages

Country:
MX; GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en