The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover(1989)

Behind the story

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 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.

Genres

Crime, Drama

Directed by

Peter Greenaway

Release date

1989-10-13

Status

Released

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