The Honorary Consul (1983)1h44
Action · Drama · Romance
Director John Mackenzie (6.8 avg)
Also directed The Long Good Friday, The Fourth Protocol, Quicksand, and 30 more
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
Richard Gere
Bob Hoskins
Elpidia Carrillo
Joaquim de Almeida
A Martinez
Stephanie Cotsirilos
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