The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
A disillusioned wife of a violent mob boss secretly pursues a forbidden romance with a charismatic patron, hoping to reclaim her dignity and freedom. When the ruthless gangster discovers their affair, she must outwit his deadly vengeance before love turns into lethal retribution.
“Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!”
Synopsis
Albert Spica, a rude mobster who acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, begins dining there each night, his discourteous behavior driving away patrons. His wife Georgina is particularly displeased with him and starts an affair with regular guest Michael. Although they attempt to keep the relationship hidden, Spica discovers their meetings and plans retaliation.
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Edited by John WilsonShot by Sacha ViernyScored by Michael NymanDesigned by Ben Van Os
Box Office
1989 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.4× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$7.7M
Also known as
- Der Koch, der Dieb, seine Frau und ihr Liebhaberde
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Loveren
- El cocinero, el ladrón, su mujer y su amantees
- Le Cuisinier, le voleur, sa femme et son amantfr
- Il cuoco, il ladro, sua moglie e l'amanteit
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54 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
34Diane Langton
as May Fitch
Prudence Oliver
as Corelle Fitch
Emer Gillespie
as Patricia
Janet Henfrey
as Alice
Willie Ross
as Roy
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Geoff
Alex Kingston
as Adele
Bob Goody
as Starkie
Paul Russell
as Pup
Arnie Breeveld
as Eden
Tony Alleff
as Troy
Ian Sears
as Phillipe
Peter Rush
as Melter
Pauline Mayer
as Fish Girl
Ben Stoneham
as Meat Boy
Andy Wilson
as 1st Diner
John Mullis
as 2nd Diner
Flavia Brilli
as Cabaret Singer
Sophie Goodchild
as Dancer
Alex Fraser
as Waiter
Michael Clark
as Waiter
Gary Logan
as Waiter
Tim Geary
as Waiter
Saffron Rainey
as Waiter
Hywel Williams Ellis
as Waiter
Michael Maguire
as Waiter
Patric Walters
as Kitchen Staff
Sue Maund
as Kitchen Staff
Nick Brozovic
as Kitchen Staff
Caroline Pagano
as Kitchen Staff
Keith Barrows
as Customer
Yolande Brener
as 1st Diner's Wife
Irene Palko
as A Guest
Brenda Edwards
as Dancer
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1Other crew
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