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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

7.3 1989 2h 4mNC-17
CrimeDrama

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.

Directed by Peter Greenaway

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CAST

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Michael Gambon
Michael GambonAlbert Spica
Richard Bohringer
Richard BohringerRichard Boarst
Helen Mirren
Helen MirrenGeorgina Spica
Alan Howard
Alan HowardMichael
Tim Roth
Tim RothMitchel
Ciarán Hinds
Ciarán HindsCory
Liz Smith
Liz SmithGrace
Gary Olsen
Gary OlsenSpangler
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