The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover(1989)
“Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”
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.
Director
Peter Greenaway
Studio
Allarts
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Michael Gambon
as Albert Spica
Richard Bohringer
as Richard Boarst
Helen Mirren
as Georgina Spica
Alan Howard
as Michael
Tim Roth
as Mitchel
Ciarán Hinds
as Cory
Liz Smith
as Grace
Gary Olsen
as Spangler
Ewan Stewart
as Harris
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Turpin
Ian Dury
as Terry Fitch
Diane Langton
as May Fitch
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Allarts • Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer • Allarts Cook
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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 and released in 1989. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?▼
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?▼
The cast of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover includes Michael Gambon as Albert Spica, Richard Bohringer as Richard Boarst, Helen Mirren as Georgina Spica, Alan Howard as Michael, Tim Roth as Mitchel and more.
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