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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

First aired on Oct 13, 1989

Runtime: 124 mins

70%

Genres: Crime, Drama

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Michael Gambon | Albert Spica
Richard Bohringer | Richard Boarst
Helen Mirren | Georgina Spica
Alan Howard | Michael
Tim Roth | Mitchel
Ciarán Hinds | Cory
Featured Crew
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Kees Kasander | Producer
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Michael Nyman | Original Music Composer
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John Wilson | Editor
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Sharon Howard-Field | Casting
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Peter Greenaway | Director
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Daniel Toscan du Plantier | Co-Producer