About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1989
Runtime
2h 4m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
712
Genre
Crime, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$2.3M
Cast
sadism
sexuality
allegory
cooking
restaurant
crime boss
satire
surrealism
sociopath
murder
brutality
avant-garde
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Questions about The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
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 (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was directed by Peter Greenaway and released in 1989.
What genre is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a Crime, Drama film (1989).
Who stars in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The cast of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover includes Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard, Tim Roth.
What is the TMDB rating for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 712 votes.
