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73% Critic Match
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
“Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”
7.3 / 10• 1989• 2h 4m•NC-17• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Michael Gambon
Albert Spica
Lead
Richard Bohringer
Richard Boarst
Helen Mirren
Georgina Spica
Alan Howard
Michael
Tim Roth
Mitchel
Ciarán Hinds
Cory
Liz Smith
Grace
Gary Olsen
Spangler
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Greenaway's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
