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.
Stars: Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida, A Martinez
Crew: John Mackenzie (Director), Christopher Hampton (Screenplay), Mary Selway (Casting), Phil Meheux (Director of Photography), Graham Greene (Novel), Norma Heyman (Producer)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Latin, Español
Studio: Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
Runtime: 104 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 30, 1983
IMDb: 5.4
Keywords:diplomat, adultery, based on novel or book, kidnapping, rebel, revolution, love, doctor, alcoholic
