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.
| Writing | Christopher Hampton | Screenplay |
| Directing | John Mackenzie | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nick Dudman | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tony Lloyd | Makeup Artist |
| Writing | Graham Greene | Novel |
| Production | Richard F. Dalton | Associate Producer |
| Art | Terry Pritchard | Art Direction |
| Camera | Phil Meheux | Director of Photography |
| Production | Mary Selway | Casting |
| Sound | Stanley Myers | Music |
| Production | Joy Todd | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Barbara Lane | Costume Design |
| Art | Allan Cameron | Production Design |
| Production | Norma Heyman | Producer |
| Editing | Stuart Baird | Editor |
| Editing | David de Wilde | Additional Editing |
