
87%
Tomatometer
88%
Popcornmeter
7.3
TMDB
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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Budget
$2.3M
Revenue
$7.7M
Studios
Where to watch(NG)
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9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan
8 fresh · 0 rotten
Critics consensus
“This romantic crime drama may not be to everyone's taste, but The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is an audacious, powerful film.”
Title
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Released
Oct 13, 1989
Rated
NC-17
Region of Origin
France, United Kingdom
Original Audio
English
Runtime
2h 4m
Status
Released
Studios
Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer
