The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

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.

Tagline

“Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

Peter Greenaway

Original Language

EN

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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