The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

1989 2h 4m ★7.3

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

“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.

Release Date October 13, 1989
Runtime 2h 4m
Language English
Director Peter Greenaway
Category Crime, Drama
Rating 7.3 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1989
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