The Honorary Consul

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

19831h 44m5.8(61 votes)

ActionDramaRomance

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 try…

The Honorary Consul (1983) is a action, drama, and romance film directed by John Mackenzie. It stars Michael Caine, Richard Gere, and Bob Hoskins. The film runs for 1 hour 44 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 61 votes.

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Director

John Mackenzie

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

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Who stars in The Honorary Consul?

The Honorary Consul stars Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, and Elpidia Carrillo, and was directed by John Mackenzie.

How long is The Honorary Consul?

The Honorary Consul has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes.

When did The Honorary Consul come out?

The Honorary Consul was released in 1983.

What genre is The Honorary Consul?

The Honorary Consul is a action, drama, and romance film.

Is The Honorary Consul worth watching?

The Honorary Consul holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.