The Honorary Consul (film)
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| Directed by | John Mackenzie |
| Produced by | Norma Heyman[1] |
| Screenplay by | Christopher Hampton |
| Based on | The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene |
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| Music by | Paul McCartney |
| Cinematography | Phil Méheux |
| Edited by | Stuart Baird |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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103 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom Mexico |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8 million |
| Box office | $5,997,566 |
The Honorary Consul, also known as Beyond the Limit, is a 1983 British-Mexican drama film directed by John Mackenzie and starring Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins and Elpidia Carrillo. It is based on the novel The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene.[2][3] The title is a reference to the diplomatic position known as an honorary consul.
Synopsis
Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country,[lower-alpha 1] the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr (Richard Gere), who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum (Michael Caine), a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep a Revolution from occurring, and is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara (Elpidia Carrillo), whom he immediately desires, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.
Cast
- Michael Caine as Charley Fortnum, Consul
- Richard Gere as Eduardo Plarr
- Bob Hoskins as Colonel Perez
- Elpidia Carrillo as Clara Fortnum
- Joaquim de Almeida as Leon
- A Martinez as Aquino
- Geoffrey Palmer as British Ambassador
Production
The film was produced by Norma Heyman, marking the first time that a British woman entirely produced an independent feature film in history.[1]
The movie was filmed on location in Veracruz, Mexico, Mexico City, and at the Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England.
Response
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