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

Movie ★ 7.3 124 min

Crime Drama

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.

Peter Greenaway Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 13, 1989
Runtime
124 min
Rating
NC-17
Budget
$2.3M
Box office
$7.7M
IMDb
tt0097108
Language
Studio
Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Cook, Erato Films

Themes

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 Diane Langton May Fitch Prudence Oliver Corelle Fitch Ron Cook Ron Cook Mews Emer Gillespie Emer Gillespie Patricia Janet Henfrey Janet Henfrey Alice Willie Ross Willie Ross Roy Roger Lloyd Pack Roger Lloyd Pack Geoff

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover about?
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.
Who directed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover stars Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard.
When was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover released?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a 1989 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
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