The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

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.

Director

Peter Greenaway

Written by

Peter Greenaway

Music

Michael Nyman

Studio

Allarts

Released

13 October 1989

Genres

Crime, Drama