The Honorary Consul (1983)

Name: The Honorary Consul
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Released: 1983
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida

1h 44m United Kingdom

Action Drama Romance

Plot

In a politically volatile Latin American nation, Dr. Eduardo Plarr, a mixed-race English and Latino man, seeks a brighter future. His journey intertwines with Charley Fortnum, a British Consul desperate to prevent a revolution while grappling with his alcoholism. As Eduardo navigates this turbulent landscape, he encounters Clara, the Consul's wife, and is instantly captivated by her. However, their budding romance complicates an already fraught situation, as loyalties are tested amidst personal and political turmoil. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for identity in a world on the brink of chaos.

Cast

Michael Caine Richard Gere Bob Hoskins Elpidia Carrillo Joaquim de Almeida A Martinez Stephanie Cotsirilos Domingo Ambriz Geoffrey Palmer Leonard Maguire Jorge Russek Eric Valdez Nicolás Jasso Erika Carlsson Josefina Echánove