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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

Fri, Oct 13, 1989
  • Crime
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Apr 6, 1990
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 13, 1989
  • PhysicalMon, Jul 4, 2016Blu-ray
CA
  • In CinemasMon, Sep 11, 1989Toronto International Film Festival
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 29, 1990
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Nov 1, 1989
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 23, 1989
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Aug 4, 1990(Banned)
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    as Albert Spica
  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer
    as Richard Boarst
  • Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    as Georgina Spica
  • Alan Howard
    Alan Howard
    as Michael
  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    as Mitchel
  • Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    as Cory
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