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The Honorary Consul (released in the US as Beyond The Limit) is a 1983 British drama film directed by John Mackenzie, and starring Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins and Elpidia Carrillo. It is based on the 1973 novel The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene.
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1983 · 1h 44m · Action · Drama · Romance
TMDB 5.8/10 (60 votes)
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
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John MackenzieDirector
Bob Hoskinsas Colonel Perez
Joaquim de Almeidaas Leon
A Martinezas Aquino
Stephanie Cotsirilosas Marta
Domingo Ambrizas Diego
Leonard Maguireas Dr. Humphries
Jorge Russekas Senor EscobarEEric Valdezas PabloNNicolás Jassoas MiguelEErika Carlssonas Señora Escobar