The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
"Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!"
Originally released in 1989. The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a crime/drama film. directed by Peter Greenaway. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, and Helen Mirren
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (687 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.7M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $7,724,701
Production Companies
- Allarts
- Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer
- Allarts Cook
- Erato Films
- Film4 Productions
- Erbograph Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover about?
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 especi...
Who directed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was directed by Peter Greenaway.
How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover released?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was released on October 13, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The main cast of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover includes Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard, Tim Roth.
Is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover worth watching?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 687 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.