The Honorary Consul

The Honorary Consul (1983) is a action, drama film directed by John Mackenzie rated 5.8/10.

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.

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

Geoffrey Palmer

British Ambassador

Leonard Maguire

Dr. Humphries

Jorge Russek

Senor Escobar

Eric Valdez

Pablo