The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

7.3 1989 02:04 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 to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.

Details
Release date
1989-10-13
Duration
02:04
Categories
Crime, Drama
Studios
Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Cook, Erato Films, Film4 Productions, Erbograph Co.
Country
France, United Kingdom
Language
English
Status
Released
Votes
702
Budget
$2,300,000
Revenue
$7,724,701
Top cast
Michael Gambon Richard Bohringer Helen Mirren Alan Howard Tim Roth Ciarán Hinds Liz Smith Gary Olsen Ewan Stewart Roger Ashton-Griffiths