The Honorary Consul

1983 1h 44m ★5.8

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.

Release Date September 30, 1983
Runtime 1h 44m
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Director John Mackenzie
Category Action, Drama, Romance
Rating 5.8 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1983
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