The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

1989 · TMDB 7.3

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.

Michael Gambon Richard Bohringer Helen Mirren Alan Howard Tim Roth Ciarán Hinds Liz Smith Gary Olsen Ewan Stewart Roger Ashton-Griffiths Ian Dury Diane Langton

Director · Peter Greenaway Producer · Kees Kasander Writer · Peter Greenaway Cinematography · Sacha Vierny Composer · Michael Nyman Editor · John Wilson

Runtime: 124 min
Released: 1989-10-13
Studio: Allarts
Country: France
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.3

Crime Drama

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