The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

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

7.3 /10 (706 votes) · 1989 · 2h 4m · English

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.

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Status
Released
Release Date
1989-10-13
Revenue
$7,724,701
Budget
$2,300,000
Director
Peter Greenaway
Writers
Peter Greenaway
Producers
Kees Kasander, Daniel Toscan du Plantier, Denis Wigman, Pascale Dauman
Studios
Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Cook, Erato Films

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