The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover(1989)

Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!

CrimeDrama2h 4mReleased
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

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Overview

When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina, is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with regular guest Michael. Despite their best efforts to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.

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Director
Peter Greenaway
Writer
Peter Greenaway
Release Date
October 13, 1989
Runtime
2h 4m
Country
France, United Kingdom
Language
English
Budget
$2,300,000
Revenue
$7,724,701

Cast

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Albert Spica

Richard Bohringer

Richard Bohringer

Richard Boarst

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Georgina Spica

Alan Howard

Alan Howard

Michael

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Mitchel

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Cory

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Grace

Gary Olsen

Gary Olsen

Spangler

Ewan Stewart

Ewan Stewart

Harris

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Turpin

Ian Dury

Ian Dury

Terry Fitch

D

Diane Langton

May Fitch

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