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The Honorary Consul

1983 · 1h 44m · Action, Drama, Romance

IMDb 5.7

Skip it tonight—this 1983 adaptation of Graham Greene's novel is a muddled mess of political intrigue and romantic melodrama that never quite decides what story it wants to tell. Without strong performances or a clear directorial vision to anchor the love triangle and geopolitical tension, you're better off revisiting Greene's source material or finding a more focused drama.

Plot

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.

Director: John Mackenzie

Cast: Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida

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