The Honorary Consul (1983)

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

The Honorary Consul (1983) poster

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.

Director: John Mackenzie
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stanley Myers
Cinematography: Phil Meheux
Editing: Stuart Baird
Production: Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Latin, Español
Budget: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs

Keywords

diplomat, adultery, based on novel or book, kidnapping, rebel, revolution, love, doctor, alcoholic

Trailer

The Honorary Consul Trailer
More Films by Director: John Mackenzie
More Films in Genre: Action, Drama, Romance

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 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.
Who directed The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul stars Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida, A Martinez.
How long is The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul is a Action, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul had a budget of $12M.
Where was The Honorary Consul produced?
The Honorary Consul was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Honorary Consul?
The themes of The Honorary Consul include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs.