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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

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

★ 7.3 / 10 (752 votes)October 13, 1989124 minEN
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 13, 1989
StatusReleased
Runtime124 min
Rating★ 7.3 / 10
CertificationNC-17
Original languageEnglish
CountryFrance, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Budget$2,300,000
Revenue$7,724,701
ProductionAllarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Erato Films, Films
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Director

Peter Greenaway

Writers

Peter Greenaway

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Cast

Michael GambonMichael GambonAlbert Spica
Richard BohringerRichard BohringerRichard Boarst
Helen MirrenHelen MirrenGeorgina Spica
Alan HowardAlan HowardMichael
Tim RothTim RothMitchel
Ciarán HindsCiarán HindsCory
Liz SmithLiz SmithGrace
Gary OlsenGary OlsenSpangler
Ewan StewartEwan StewartHarris
Roger Ashton-GriffithsRoger Ashton-GriffithsTurpin
Ian DuryIan DuryTerry Fitch
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Diane LangtonMay Fitch
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