Beyond the Limit (1983)

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104 min - Action | Drama | Romance - 30 September 1983 (USA)

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Dr. Eduardo Plarr, despite the name is an Anglo working in a Latin American country. His work is a return home after several years... See full summary »

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Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Michael Caine	...	Charley Fortnum, Consul
	Richard Gere	...	Dr. Eduardo Plarr
	Bob Hoskins	...	Colonel Perez
	Elpidia Carrillo	...	Clara
	Joaquim de Almeida	...	Leon (as Joaquim De Almeida)
	A Martinez	...	Aquino
	Stephanie Cotsirilos	...	Marta
	Domingo Ambriz	...	Diego
	Eric F. Valdez	...	Pablo (as Eric Valdez)
	Nicolás Jasso	...	Miguel (as Nicolas Jasso)
	Geoffrey Palmer	...	Belfrage: British Ambassador
	Leonard Maguire	...	Dr. Humphries
	Jorge Russek	...	Senor Escobar
	Erika Carlsen	...	Senora Escobar
	Josefina Echánove	...	Senora Sanchez (as Josefina Echanove)

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Storyline

Dr. Eduardo Plarr, despite the name is an Anglo working in a Latin American country. His work is a return home after several years. He begins to form and re-establish friendships and begins an affair. All of this comes together to create problems when he is asked to help revolutionaries kidnap a diplomat. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>

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First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life. [UK Theatrical] See more »

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Action | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Language:

English

Release Date:

30 September 1983 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

O Cônsul Honorário See more »

Filming Locations:

Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$11,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,208,976 (USA) (2 October 1983) (700 Screens)

Gross:

$5,997,566 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd., World Film Services See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min | West Germany: 102 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Quotes

Colonel Perez: Is this why you've been lying to me?
Dr. Eduardo Plarr: An affair always involves a few lies.
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Beyond the Limit (1983)
The Honorary Consul (original title)

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