The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
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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THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, AND HER LOVER Trailer | Food on Film 2016
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What are the ratings for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover stars Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard, and Tim Roth. Peter Greenaway is the director.
How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
When did The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover come out?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was released on October 13, 1989.
Which studio made The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was produced by Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, and Allarts Cook in France and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was made on a budget of $2,300,000.
How much did The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover make at the box office?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover grossed $7,724,701 worldwide, against a budget of $2,300,000.
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