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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Honorary Consul
- Genres: Action, Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1983-09-30
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Rating: 5.7/10 (52 votes)
- Budget: $11,800,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.8021
- Languages: English, Latin, Spanish
Cast & Crew
Michael Caine
as Charley Fortnum
Richard Gere
as Dr. Eduardo Plarr
Bob Hoskins
as Colonel Perez
Elpidia Carrillo
as Clara
Joaquim de Almeida
as Leon
A Martinez
as Aquino
Stephanie Cotsirilos
as Marta
Domingo Ambriz
as Diego
Geoffrey Palmer
as British Ambassador
Leonard Maguire
as Dr. Humphries
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Honorary Consul?▼
The Honorary Consul is a Action, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1983-09-30.
Who are the main actors in The Honorary Consul?▼
The main cast includes Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida, .
Where can I watch The Honorary Consul online?▼
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Is The Honorary Consul based on a true story?▼
First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.
What is the IMDb rating of The Honorary Consul?▼
The Honorary Consul has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 52 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Honorary Consul?▼
The movie had a production budget of $11,800,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Honorary Consul?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Honorary Consul filmed?▼
The Honorary Consul was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Honorary Consul?▼
The total runtime of The Honorary Consul is 104 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to The Honorary Consul?▼
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