The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1989
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.
Director:
Peter Greenaway
Writers:
Peter Greenaway
Awards:
7 wins & 11 nominations total
Production:
Peter Greenaway
Country:
United Kingdom, France, Netherlands
