Beyond the Limit (1983)
The Honorary Consul (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 44min
- Drama, Romance
- 30 Sep 1983 (USA)
- Movie
During the Dirty War, a half-English doctor in Argentina befriends the police, the rebels and the alcoholic Honorary British Consul, whose Latino wife he seduces. When the consul is mistakenly kidnapped by the rebels, he must pick a side.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Michael Caine | ... |
Charley Fortnum
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| Richard Gere | ... |
Dr. Plarr
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| Bob Hoskins | ... |
Colonel Perez
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| Elpidia Carrillo | ... |
Clara
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| Joaquim de Almeida | ... |
Leon
(as Joaquim De Almeida)
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| A Martinez | ... |
Aquino
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Stephanie Cotsirilos | ... |
Marta
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Domingo Ambriz | ... |
Diego
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Eric F. Valdez | ... |
Pablo
(as Eric Valdez)
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Nicolás Jasso | ... |
Miguel
(as Nicolas Jasso)
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| Geoffrey Palmer | ... |
British Ambassador
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Leonard Maguire | ... |
Dr. Humphries
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| Jorge Russek | ... |
Senor Escobar
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Erika Carlsson | ... |
Senora Escobar
(as Erika Carlsen)
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| Josefina Echánove | ... |
Senora Sanchez
(as Josefina Echanove)
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Ramón Álvarez | ... |
Henry Plarr
(as Ramon Alvarez)
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George Belanger | ... |
U.S. Ambassador
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| Juan Antonio Llanes | ... |
Gruber
(as Juan Antonio Llanez)
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Aline Davidoff | ... |
Ana
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| Zohra Sehgal | ... |
Maria
(as Zohra Segal)
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| Anaís de Melo | ... |
Teresa
(as Anais De Melo)
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Arturo Rodríguez Doring | ... |
Youth
(as Arturo Rodriguez Doring)
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Alejandro Compean | ... |
Officer
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Mario Valdez | ... |
Senior Official
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| Gerardo Zepeda | ... |
Senora Sanchez's Bouncer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Mackenzie | ||
Written by
| Graham Greene | ... | (novel "The Honorary Consul") |
| Christopher Hampton | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Richard F. Dalton | ... | associate producer |
| Norma Heyman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Stanley Myers | ||
Cinematography by
| Phil Meheux | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stuart Baird | ||
Editorial Department
| David de Wilde | ... | additional editing (as David De Wilde) |
| Mark Gill | ... | second assistant editor |
| Carlos Puente | ... | assistant editor: Mexico |
| Russ Woolnough | ... | assistant editor |
| Tony Tromp | ... | trainee assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Mary Selway | ... | (casting) |
| Joy Todd | ... | (casting) |
Production Design by
| Allan Cameron | ||
Art Direction by
| Terry Pritchard | ||
Costume Design by
| Barbara Lane | ||
Makeup Department
| Nick Dudman | ... | makeup artist |
| Tony Lloyd | ... | makeup artist |
| Mike Lockey | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Anuar Badin | ... | production manager: Mexico |
| Graham Ford | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Simon Hinkly | ... | assistant director |
| Melvin Lind | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Paul Bradburn | ... | propman |
| Ricardo Gil | ... | property master: Mexico |
| Xavier Rodríguez | ... | art director: Mexico (as Xavier Rodriguez) |
| Ian Whittaker | ... | set dresser |
| Richard Amsel | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
| Michael Guyett | ... | hod scenic painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alan Bell | ... | dubbing editor |
| John Chandler | ... | boom operator |
| David John | ... | sound recordist |
| Hugh Strain | ... | dubbing mixer |
Special Effects by
| Federico Farfán | ... | special effects: Mexico (as Frederico Farfan) |
| David Harris | ... | special effects crew (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Adam Cooper | ... | clapper/loader |
| Clive Coote | ... | stills |
| Jorge Covarrubias | ... | chief grip: Mexico |
| Frank Elliott | ... | focus puller |
| Luke Quigley | ... | chief grip |
| Jimmy Turrell | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Claudia Becker | ... | casting: Mexico |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alfonso Govea | ... | wardrobe man: Mexico |
| Juana Oliver | ... | wardrobe mistress: Mexico |
Location Management
| Alejandro Ferrer | ... | location manager: Mexico |
Music Department
| Michael Clifford | ... | music editor |
| Richard Harvey | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Eyles | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Colin Morris | ... | personal driver: Michael caine |
Additional Crew
| Sheala Daniell | ... | assistant accountant |
| Beryl Harvey | ... | production assistant |
| Alejandra Hernández | ... | production assistant: Mexico (as Alejandra Hernandez) |
| Alex Richards | ... | production accountant |
| Mike Russell | ... | unit publicist (as Michael Russell) |
| Tom Todoroff | ... | dialogue coach (as Thomas C. Todoroff) |
| Annabelle Webb | ... | producer's secretary |
Thanks
| Neville C. Thompson | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- World Film Services (made by, on location in Mexico)
- Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd. (in association with)
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Fox-Rank (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1983) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Thorn-EMI Video (Netherlands) (VHS) (rental)
- Thorn-Emi Video (1983) (West Germany) (video)
- New Gold Entertainment (1983) (Italy)
- Hoyts Distribution (1983) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (1984) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Gloria/Roxy (1984) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (1984) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Fram Film (1984) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Thorn-EMI Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1987) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Warner Home Video (1990) (Japan) (VHS)
- Splendid Film (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Explosive-Media (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- Explosive-Media (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Pilot (2023) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Camera Effects (titles)
- Joe Dunton & Company (cameras and lenses by)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Olympic Studios (theme recorded at)
- PATSA (production services by)
- Snake Ranch Studios (music recorded at)
- Trevor Pyke Sound (re-recorded at)
- Twickenham Film Studios (post-production facilities)
Storyline
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During the rule of brutal right-wing military juntas in Paraguay and Argentina, half-English/half-Paraguayan medical doctor Eduardo Plarr returns from Buenos Aires to work in the small town of Corrientes, Argentina, where he first arrived after his escape from Paraguay years earlier. He quickly forms new friendships such as the one with the alcoholic British Honorary Consul, Charley Fortnum, whose beautiful Argentinian wife, former high-class prostitute Clara, Eduardo seduces and they have a passionate affair. He also re-establishes old ones like the one with the junta's Colonel Perez and Leon, a former priest turned rebel leader, who also happens to be Eduardo's childhood friend from Paraguay. All of this comes together to create a serious problem for Eduardo when he is asked to help the rebels kidnap the US ambassador, who's coming to visit Corrientes and whose kidnapping might force the US to force the Paraguayan junta to release several political prisoners, including Eduardo's father who may or may not still be alive.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life. [UK Theatrical] See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $11,800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director John Mackenzie spent two weeks in Argentina doing research for this movie. A day after he left, the Falklands War began. Production moved to Mexico instead. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Theme See more » |
| Quotes |
Colonel Perez:
Who is in here? Dr. Eduardo Plarr: Signora Fortnum. Colonel Perez: Oh, I see... Is this why you've been lying to me? Dr. Eduardo Plarr: An affair always involves a few lies. See more » |