The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover 1989
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56 Reviews
76%
Gummy
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SplatWhen 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Albert Spica
as Richard Boarst
as Georgina Spica
as Michael
as Mitchel
as Cory
as Grace
as Spangler
as Harris
as Turpin
Director:
Writer:
Peter Greenaway
Stars:
Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard, Tim Roth, Ciarán Hinds, Liz Smith, Gary Olsen, Ewan Stewart, Roger Ashton-Griffiths,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
124 min
MMPA Rating:
NC-17
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Albert Spica
as Richard Boarst
as Georgina Spica
as Michael
as Mitchel
as Cory
as Grace
as Spangler
as Harris
as Turpin
as Terry Fitch
as May Fitch
as Corelle Fitch
as Mews
as Patricia
as Alice
as Roy
as Geoff
as Adele
as Starkie
as Pup
as Eden
as Troy
as Phillipe
as Melter
as Fish Girl
as Meat Boy
as 1st Diner
as 2nd Diner
as Cabaret Singer
as Dancer
as Waiter
as Waiter
as Waiter
as Waiter
as Waiter
as Waiter
as Waiter
as Kitchen Staff
as Kitchen Staff
as Kitchen Staff
as Kitchen Staff
as Customer
as 1st Diner's Wife
as A Guest
as Dancer
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