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

7.3/10 • 124 min • Crime Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Michael Gambon

Richard Bohringer

Helen Mirren

Alan Howard

Tim Roth

Ciarán Hinds

Liz Smith

Gary Olsen

Ewan Stewart

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Ian Dury

Ron Cook

Emer Gillespie

Janet Henfrey

Willie Ross

Roger Lloyd Pack

Alex Kingston

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