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.

Directed by: John Mackenzie
Written by: Christopher Hampton
Release date: 1983-09-30
Runtime: 104 minutes
Tagline: First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.
Cast:
Michael Caine Michael Caine
Charley Fortnum 
Richard Gere Richard Gere
Dr. Eduardo Plarr 
Bob Hoskins Bob Hoskins
Colonel Perez 
A Martinez A Martinez
Aquino 
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Also known as:
  • Cónsul honorario
  • Il console onorario
  • Η Ερωμένη του Διπλομάτη
  • Borrasca de Pasiones
  • Le Consul Honoraire
  • Beyond the Limit