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The Honorary Consul
The Honorary Consul
Action, Drama, Romance 09/30/1983

The Honorary Consul (1983)

"First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life."

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Overview

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.

John Mackenzie

Director

Christopher Hampton

Screenplay