The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1990)

  • NC-17
  • 04/06/1990 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 2h 4m

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

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.

Peter Greenaway

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Michael Gambon's headshot

Michael Gambon

Albert Spica
Richard Bohringer's headshot

Richard Bohringer

Richard Boarst
Helen Mirren's headshot

Helen Mirren

Georgina Spica
Alan Howard's headshot

Alan Howard

Michael
Tim Roth's headshot

Tim Roth

Mitchel
Ciarán Hinds's headshot

Ciarán Hinds

Cory
Liz Smith's headshot

Liz Smith

Grace
Gary Olsen's headshot

Gary Olsen

Spangler

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