The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1989·2h 4m
7.3/ 10 (693 votes)
“Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”
CrimeDrama
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.
Trailer
Director
Peter Greenaway
Writers
Peter Greenaway
Cast
Michael Gambon
Albert Spica
Richard Bohringer
Richard Boarst
Helen Mirren
Georgina Spica
Alan Howard
Michael
Tim Roth
Mitchel
Ciarán Hinds
Cory
Liz Smith
Grace
Gary Olsen
Spangler
Ewan Stewart
Harris
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Turpin
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$8M
