
Feature film — 1989
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)
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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Director: Peter Greenaway
On screen
Cast & crew

Michael Gambon
Albert Spica

Richard Bohringer
Richard Boarst

Helen Mirren
Georgina Spica

Alan Howard
Michael

Tim Roth
Mitchel

Ciarán Hinds
Cory

Liz Smith
Grace

Gary Olsen
Spangler

Ewan Stewart
Harris

Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Turpin

Ian Dury
Terry Fitch
Diane Langton
May Fitch
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