The Honorary Consul
"First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life."
Originally released in 1983. The Honorary Consul is a action/drama film. directed by John Mackenzie.
Starring Michael Caine, Richard Gere, and Bob Hoskins
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (56 votes)
Budget
$11.8M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,800,000
Production Companies
- Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd.
- World Film Services
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul was directed by John Mackenzie.
How long is The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Honorary Consul released?
The Honorary Consul was released on September 30, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Honorary Consul?
The main cast of The Honorary Consul includes Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida.