The Honorary Consul
1983, English. Directed by John Mackenzie.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- John MackenzieDirector
- Michael CaineCharley Fortnum
- Richard GereDr. Eduardo Plarr
- Bob HoskinsColonel Perez
- Elpidia CarrilloClara
- Joaquim de AlmeidaLeon
- A MartinezAquino
- Stephanie CotsirilosMarta
- Domingo AmbrizDiego
- Geoffrey PalmerBritish Ambassador
- Leonard MaguireDr. Humphries
- Jorge RussekSenor Escobar
- Eric ValdezPablo
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom, Mexico
- Written by
- Christopher Hampton
- Budget
- $12M
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What The Honorary Consul is based on
The Honorary Consul is based on The Honorary Consul, a 1973 novel by Graham Greene, published by The Bodley Head.
Novel · 1973
The Honorary Consul
By Graham Greene
Published by The Bodley Head
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The Honorary Consul: quick answers
Is The Honorary Consul worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Honorary Consul have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Honorary Consul. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Honorary Consul parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Honorary Consul is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Honorary Consul on?
The Honorary Consul isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1983. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Honorary Consul?
If you liked The Honorary Consul, try Unfaithful, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Original Sin.
Who directed The Honorary Consul?
The Honorary Consul (1983) was directed by John Mackenzie and stars Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins.
What is The Honorary Consul based on?
The Honorary Consul is based on The Honorary Consul, a 1973 novel by Graham Greene, published by The Bodley Head.