The Honorary Consul

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Michael Caine

Charley Fortnum

Richard Gere

Dr. Eduardo Plarr

Bob Hoskins

Colonel Perez

Elpidia Carrillo

Clara

Joaquim de Almeida

Leon

A Martinez

Aquino

Stephanie Cotsirilos

Marta

Domingo Ambriz

Diego

Geoffrey Palmer

British Ambassador

Leonard Maguire

Dr. Humphries

Jorge Russek

Senor Escobar

EV

Eric Valdez

Pablo

NJ

Nicolás Jasso

Miguel

EC

Erika Carlsson

Señora Escobar