The Honorary Consul 1983

Synopsis

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 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

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