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.

• Parsons & Whittemore Lyddon Ltd.
• World Film Services
• Michael Caine
• Richard Gere
• Bob Hoskins
• Elpidia Carrillo
• Joaquim de Almeida
• A Martinez
• Stephanie Cotsirilos
• Domingo Ambriz