The Honorary Consul poster

The Honorary Consul (1983)

Movie ★ 5.8 104 min

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

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
September 30, 1983
Runtime
104 min
Rating
R
Budget
$11.8M
IMDb
tt0085236
Country
United Kingdom
Language
Spanish, English, Latin
Studio
Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services

Cast

The Painted Veil 2006 ★ 7.3
Poor Things 2023 ★ 7.6
The Lover 1992 ★ 7.0
Proof of Life 2000 ★ 6.1
The Voyeur 1994 ★ 6.4
Cuba 1979 ★ 5.5
Floating Clouds 1955 ★ 7.7
True Romance 1993 ★ 7.5
The Bourne Supremacy 2004 ★ 7.3
Tears of the Sun 2003 ★ 6.9
Who'll Stop the Rain 1978 ★ 6.5
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing 1955 ★ 6.0

Also Worth Watching

Unfaithful 2002
The French Lieutenant's Woman 1981
Anna Karenina 1997
Notes on a Scandal 2006
Love Me Love Me 2026
Blind 2017
Original Sin 2001
Marked Men: Rule + Shaw 2025
In Secret 2014
Madame Bovary 1949
Lady Chatterley's Lover 2015
Fifty Shades Darker 2017
The Shipping News 2001
The Man from Elysian Fields 2001
Untamed Heart 1993
Shining Through 1992
The Burning Plain 2008

Frequently asked questions

What is The Honorary Consul about?
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.
Who directed The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul stars Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo.
When was The Honorary Consul released?
The Honorary Consul is a 1983 action, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Honorary Consul?
You can watch The Honorary Consul with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.