The Honorary Consul (1983)
The Honorary Consul is a 1983 action movie directed by John Mackenzie, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Michael Caine, Richard Gere and Bob Hoskins.
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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What is The Honorary Consul about?
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.
When was The Honorary Consul released?
The Honorary Consul was released on 30 September 1983.
How long is The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul runs 1h 44m.
Who made The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul was directed by John Mackenzie.
Cast
- Michael Caine as Charley Fortnum
- Richard Gere as Dr. Eduardo Plarr
- Bob Hoskins as Colonel Perez
- Elpidia Carrillo as Clara
- Joaquim de Almeida as Leon
- A Martinez as Aquino
- Stephanie Cotsirilos as Marta
- Domingo Ambriz as Diego
- Geoffrey Palmer as British Ambassador
- Leonard Maguire as Dr. Humphries
- Jorge Russek as Senor Escobar
- Eric Valdez as Pablo