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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!

The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1989-10-13
  • Runtime: 124 minutes
  • Rating: 7.3/10 (663 votes)
  • Budget: $2,300,000
  • Revenue: $7,724,701
  • Production Companies: Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Cook, Erato Films, Film4 Productions, Erbograph Co.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.258
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Richard Bohringer

Richard Bohringer

as Richard Boarst

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

as Albert Spica

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

as Georgina Spica

Alan Howard

Alan Howard

as Michael

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

as Mitchel

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

as Cory

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

as Grace

Gary Olsen

Gary Olsen

as Spangler

Ewan Stewart

Ewan Stewart

as Harris

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

as Turpin

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Trailers & Clips

THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, AND HER LOVER Trailer | Food on Film 2016

Steve Pemberton on The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover | BFI

External Links

Keywords

sadismsexualityallegorycookingrestaurantcrime bosssatiresurrealismsociopathmurderbrutalityavant-gardepublic humiliationstray dogabusive husbandfrench cuisineadulterous wifecannibalismviolence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1989-10-13.

Who are the main actors in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

The main cast includes Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard, Tim Roth, .

Where can I watch The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is available.

Is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover based on a true story?

Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!

What is the IMDb rating of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 663 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

The movie had a production budget of $2,300,000 and earned $7,724,701 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

The soundtrack was composed by Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Cook, Erato Films, Film4 Productions, Erbograph Co.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover filmed?

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

The total runtime of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is 124 minutes.

Is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover.

Does The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover have a post-credit scene?

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