CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 2h 4m · NC-17
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

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

73%(751)IMDbCrimeDrama

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.

Directed byPeter Greenaway

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
EN
Released
October 13, 1989
Budget
$2,300,000
Revenue
$7,724,701
Studios
AllartsElsevier-Vendex Film BeheerAllarts Cook

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, AND HER LOVER Trailer | Food on Film 2016

THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, AND HER LOVER Trailer | Food on Film 2016

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Written by
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Produced by
Kees Kasander
Kees Kasander

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