The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)
“Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon
as Albert Spica
Richard Bohringer
Richard Bohringer
as Richard Boarst
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
Ian Dury
Ian Dury
as Terry Fitch
Diane Langton
Diane Langton
as May FitchCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 124 min |
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