The Honorary Consul
“First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Filmlegenden Amazon Channel, Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Honorary Consul
The Honorary Consul is a 1983 English-language action, drama and romance film directed by John Mackenzie. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Honorary Consul was produced by Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd. and World Film Services and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 30, 1983, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Writers
- Christopher Hampton
- Release date
- September 30, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $12 million
- Production
- Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
The Honorary Consul cast & crew
The Honorary Consul was directed by John Mackenzie and written by Christopher Hampton.
The cast features Michael Caine as Charley Fortnum, Richard Gere as Dr. Eduardo Plarr, Bob Hoskins as Colonel Perez, Elpidia Carrillo as Clara, Joaquim de Almeida as Leon, and A Martinez as Aquino.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Phil Meheux and it was produced by Norma Heyman.
Is The Honorary Consul worth watching?
The Honorary Consul holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 61 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and romance, The Honorary Consul is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Honorary Consul
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
Eric Valdez
Pablo
The Honorary Consul — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Honorary Consul in United States?
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▸What language is The Honorary Consul in?
The Honorary Consul is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Honorary Consul rated?
The Honorary Consul is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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