The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

1989
2h 4min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    13 October 1989
    Runtime
    2h 4min
    Director
    Budget
    $2,300,000
    Revenue
    $7,724,701
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Cook, Erato Films, Film4 Productions, Erbograph Co.
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