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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

(1989)

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.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Peter Greenaway
  2. Producer : Kees Kasander
  3. Editor : John Wilson
  4. Cast : Michael Gambon,Richard Bohringer,Helen Mirren,Alan Howard,Tim Roth,Ciarán Hinds,Liz Smith,Gary Olsen,Ewan Stewart,Roger Ashton-Griffiths,Ian Dury,Diane Langton,Prudence Oliver,Ron Cook,Emer Gillespie,Janet Henfrey,Willie Ross,Roger Lloyd Pack,Alex Kingston,Bob Goody,Paul Russell,Arnie Breeveld,Tony Alleff,Ian Sears,Peter Rush,Pauline Mayer,Ben Stoneham,Andy Wilson,John Mullis,Flavia Brilli,Sophie Goodchild,Alex Fraser,Michael Clark,Gary Logan,Tim Geary,Saffron Rainey,Hywel Williams-Ellis,Michael Maguire,Patric Walters,Sue Maund,Nick Brozovic,Caroline Pagano,Keith Barrows,Yolande Brener,Irene Palko,Brenda Edwards

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Original TitleThe Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1989-10-13

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 04m

Budget₹ 2300000

Revenue₹ 7724701

Production CompaniesAllarts,Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer,Allarts Cook,Erato Films,Film4 Productions,Erbograph Co.

Genres

  • Crime
  • Drama

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