The Honorary Consul(1983)

Behind the story

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.

Genres

Action, Drama, Romance

Directed by

John Mackenzie

Release date

1983-09-30

Status

Released

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