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.
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
“Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”
Overview
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
Budget
2.3M
Revenue
7.7M
Status
Released
Production
Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Cook, Erato Films, Film4 Productions, Erbograph Co.
Cast
Michael Gambon
Albert Spica
Richard Bohringer
Richard Boarst
Helen Mirren
Georgina Spica
Alan Howard
Michael
Tim Roth
Mitchel
Ciarán Hinds
Cory
Liz Smith
Grace
Gary Olsen
Spangler
Ewan Stewart
Harris
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Turpin
Ian Dury
Terry Fitch
Diane Langton
May Fitch
Prudence Oliver
Corelle Fitch
Ron Cook
Mews
Emer Gillespie
Patricia
Janet Henfrey
Alice
Willie Ross
Roy
Roger Lloyd Pack
Geoff
Alex Kingston
Adele
Bob Goody
Starkie
Paul Russell
Pup
Arnie Breeveld
Eden
Tony Alleff
Troy
Ian Sears
Phillipe
Peter Rush
Melter
Pauline Mayer
Fish Girl
Ben Stoneham
Meat Boy
Andy Wilson
1st Diner
John Mullis
2nd Diner
Flavia Brilli
Cabaret Singer
Sophie Goodchild
Dancer
Alex Fraser
Waiter
Michael Clark
Waiter
Gary Logan
Waiter
Tim Geary
Waiter
Saffron Rainey
Waiter
Hywel Williams-Ellis
Waiter
Michael Maguire
Waiter
Patric Walters
Kitchen Staff
Sue Maund
Kitchen Staff
Nick Brozovic
Kitchen Staff
Caroline Pagano
Kitchen Staff
Keith Barrows
Customer
Yolande Brener
1st Diner's Wife
Irene Palko
A Guest
Brenda Edwards
Dancer
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