The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover is a 1989 British crime drama film directed by Peter Greenaway. The film stars Richard Bohringer as Albert Spica, a vulgar and violent gangster who owns a restaurant in London. Helen Mirren plays Georgina, Albert’s beautiful and long-suffering wife. Michael Gambon plays Richard, a sophisticated art dealer who becomes Georgina’s lover. …
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A Gastronomic Tale of Passion and Betrayal: The Cook the Thief His Wife
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a 1989 British erotic psychological thriller film directed by Peter Greenaway. The film stars Richard Bohringer as a violent gangster who takes over a restaurant and terrorises the staff and customers, Michael Gambon as the restaurant’s chef, Helen Mirren as the chef’s wife, and Alan Howard as the chef’s lover. …