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The Honorary Consul (1983)

The Honorary Consul (1983)

Action Drama Romance

First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.

Release Date: 1983, September 30
Directors: John Mackenzie
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services, World Film Services
Cast: Michael Caine, A Martínez, Joaquim de Almeida, Nicolás Jasso, Elpidia Carrillo, Erika Carlsson, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Geoffrey Palmer, Jorge Russek, Domingo Ambriz, Josefina Echánove

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book alcoholic kidnapping doctor adultery love rebel revolution diplomat