The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

Information

Release DateOctober 13, 1989
Runtime2h 4m
StatusReleased
Budget$2M
Revenue$8M
ProductionAllarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer + 4 more
LanguagesEnglish
7.3
707 votes
Popularity3

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

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

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway

Featured 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

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