The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
“Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”
1989•NC-17•2h 4m•7.3•Released
CrimeDrama
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
Writer
Peter Greenaway
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$8M
Languages
English
Studio
Allarts
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
Ian Dury
Terry Fitch
Diane Langton
May Fitch
Prudence Oliver
Corelle Fitch
Ron Cook
Mews
Emer Gillespie
Patricia
Production
Company
Allarts
Company
Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer
Company
Erato Films
Company
Films
Producer
Kees Kasander
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