The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

IMDb 7.3 1989 • 124 min • CrimeDrama

Director

Peter Greenaway

Country

FR

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon Albert Spica
Richard Bohringer
Richard Bohringer Richard Boarst
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren Georgina Spica
Alan Howard
Alan Howard Michael
Tim Roth
Tim Roth Mitchel