The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

7.3 1989 Peter Greenaway 2h 4m
Crime Drama
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

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

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
Ciarán Hinds Ciarán Hinds Cory
Liz Smith Liz Smith Grace
Gary Olsen Gary Olsen Spangler
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