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The Honorary Consul

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

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.

19831h 44mRAction, Drama, Romance

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About The Honorary Consul

Directors
John Mackenzie
Cast
Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida, A Martinez
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom, Mexico
Status
Released

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