The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)
Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!
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
- Richard Bohringer - Richard Boarst
- Michael Gambon - Albert Spica
- Helen Mirren - Georgina Spica
- Alan Howard - Michael
- Tim Roth - Mitchel
- Ciarán Hinds - Cory
- Liz Smith - Grace
- Gary Olsen - Spangler
- Ewan Stewart - Harris
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths - Turpin
Screenplay
- Peter Greenaway (Screenplay)
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
sadism, sexuality, allegory, cooking, restaurant, crime boss, satire, surrealism, sociopath, murder, brutality, avant-garde, public humiliation, stray dog, abusive husband
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was directed by Peter Greenaway.
- Who stars in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover stars Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard, Tim Roth, Ciarán Hinds.
- How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover had a budget of $2M.
- How much did The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover gross?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover produced?
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was produced in France, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
- The themes of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Prison Riot and Anarchy.