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
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Original Title
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Original Language
English
Production Country
France, United Kingdom
Release Date
10/13/1989
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1989·124 min
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