Overview
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.
DirectorJohn Mackenzie
ProducersNorma Heyman
ScreenplayChristopher Hampton
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LanguageEnglish, Latin, Spanish
Production companiesParsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services
Budget11800000
TaglineFirst they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.
