With both Paraguay and Argentina under junta governments, doctor "Eduardo" (Richard Ger...
The Honorary Consul
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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The Honorary Consul
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Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 30, 1983
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
User Score
57%
Original Title
The Honorary Consul
Production Companies
Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
Director
John Mackenzie
Budget
$11,800,000
Description
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.