The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Michael GambonAlbert Spica
Richard BohringerRichard Boarst
Helen MirrenGeorgina Spica
Alan HowardMichael
Tim RothMitchel
Ciarán HindsCory
Liz SmithGrace
Gary OlsenSpangler
Ewan StewartHarris
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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.
- When was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover released?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was released on October 13, 1989.
- How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has a runtime of 2h 4m.
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