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.
Richard Gere | Dr. Eduardo Plarr | |
Bob Hoskins | Colonel Perez | |
Elpidia Carrillo | Clara | |
Joaquim de Almeida | Leon | |
A Martinez | Aquino | |
Michael Caine | Charley Fortnum |
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