The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1990)

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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
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StarringMichael GambonRichard BohringerHelen Mirren
DirectorPeter Greenaway
NC-17 2 hr 4 minApr 6th, 1990Drama, Crime
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 6th, 1990 - Buy Tickets
Movie Budget:$2,300,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$7,724,701 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Cook, Erato Films, Film4 Productions, Erbograph Co.
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