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Feature film — 1983

The Honorary Consul (1983)

5.81h 44mAction — Drama — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 62 votes.

Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd. / World Film Services

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Director: John Mackenzie

On screen

Cast & crew

Michael Caine as Charley Fortnum

Michael Caine

Charley Fortnum

Richard Gere as Dr. Eduardo Plarr

Richard Gere

Dr. Eduardo Plarr

Bob Hoskins as Colonel Perez

Bob Hoskins

Colonel Perez

Elpidia Carrillo as Clara

Elpidia Carrillo

Clara

Joaquim de Almeida as Leon

Joaquim de Almeida

Leon

A Martinez as Aquino

A Martinez

Aquino

Stephanie Cotsirilos as Marta

Stephanie Cotsirilos

Marta

Domingo Ambriz as Diego

Domingo Ambriz

Diego

Geoffrey Palmer as British Ambassador

Geoffrey Palmer

British Ambassador

Leonard Maguire as Dr. Humphries

Leonard Maguire

Dr. Humphries

Jorge Russek as Senor Escobar

Jorge Russek

Senor Escobar

E

Eric Valdez

Pablo

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