The Honorary Consul
“First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.”
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.
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The Honorary Consul (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-20
Top Cast
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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
Nicolás Jasso
Miguel
Erika Carlsson
Señora Escobar
Josefina Echánove
Señora Sanchez
Ramón Álvarez
Henry Plan
George Belanger
U.S. Ambassador
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The Honorary Consul
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $11.8M
- Production Studios
- Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Mackenzie
Christopher Hampton, Graham Greene
Stanley Myers
Phil Meheux
Stuart Baird
Norma Heyman
Department Leadership Roster
John Mackenzie
Director
Christopher Hampton
Screenplay
Norma Heyman
Producer
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Barbara Lane
Costume Design
Stuart Baird
Editor
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Honorary Consul
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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 principal cast of The Honorary Consul includes Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida.
When was The Honorary Consul released and how long is it?
The Honorary Consul was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Honorary Consul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Honorary Consul was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is The Honorary Consul based on a book or true story?
The Honorary Consul is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Greene".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).