The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1989
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Allarts, Elsevier-Vendex
Awards
Sitges Film Festival Best Director award, Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award, Sitges Film Festival Best cinematography
Québec / French
Québec classification
16 years and over
Classification date
March 27, 2006
Trailer
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Festival History
- Ghent Film Festival 2023 generic - Classics
- Berlin International Film Festival 2005 generic
- Independent Spirit Awards 1991 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1989 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1989 generic
Titles
| Québec French title | Le Cuisinier, le voleur, sa femme et son amant |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover - Michael Nyman (1989) | 4 releases, 1989-1990: Venture, Virgin |
| CD | The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover - Michael Nyman (1989) | 13 releases, 1989-2024: Landy Star Music, Universal Music Group, Universal Music Hong Kong, Venture (+1 more) |
| Cassette | The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover - Michael Nyman (1989) | 3 releases, 1989: Venture |
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