The Honorary Consul

Story Line

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.

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

Top Cast

Michael Caine

Charley Fortnum

Richard Gere

Dr. Eduardo Plarr

Bob Hoskins

Colonel Perez

Elpidia Carrillo

Clara

Joaquim de Almeida

Leon

A Martinez

Aquino