The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1990): Cast & Ratings
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a 1990 crime drama directed by Peter Greenaway, starring Helen Mirren, Tim Roth and Michael Gambon. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $8.5 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 1991. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover About?
The premise of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Within the refined world of London's high society and exquisite dining, Albert Spica’s boorish behavior disrupts the elegant atmosphere of a prestigious French restaurant. His wife, Georgina, feigns indifference to his actions while secretly harboring desires she pursues with a quiet lover. When Albert discovers their affair, his reaction escalates into a brutal and destructive act of revenge, endangering everyone involved and shattering the fragile veneer of sophistication.
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- adulterous wife
- female full frontal nudity
- allegory
- food
- extramarital affair
- sex scene
- female rear nudity
- cheating wife
- dark comedy
- gangster
- boy soprano
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- stray dog
- public humiliation
- adultery
- sexuality
- sex in a kitchen
- cannibalism
- abusive husband
- domestic violence
- male nudity
- male pubic hair
- pubic hair
- cigarette smoking
- child in jeopardy
- breast fondling
- singing
- full frontal nudity
- female pubic hair
- forced cannibalism
- urinating on someone
- sex in a restroom stall
- reading a book
- stabbed with a fork
- boy
- sociopath
- sexual assault
- metaphor
- clothes torn off
- bathroom
- husband wife relationship
- urination
- symbolism
- surrealism
- brutality
- erotica
- male full frontal nudity
- woman with a gun
- male rear nudity
- dog feces
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Cast
Helen Mirren leads the cast, with Tim Roth and Michael Gambon. Directed by Peter Greenaway; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Greenaway
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.2
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Plot Summary
What happens in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
English gangster Albert Spica has seized control of the upscale Le Hollandais restaurant, which is managed by the talented French chef, Richard Boarst. Known for his obnoxious demeanor, Spica frequently disrupts the dining experience for both the staff and patrons with his entourage of thugs. Despite losing customers due to his antics, he remains unfazed by their absence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, scene by scene
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Box Office
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover grossed $8.5 million worldwide. $7.7 million came from the US and Canada and $799,293 (9%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.5M
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
- International
- $799.3K
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Awards & Nominations
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 1991.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer The Cook The Thief His Wife & Her Lover
- Featurette Steve Pemberton on The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover | BFI
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Cars in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
2 cars on screen: the 1973 Dodge Dart and the 1983 Ford Transit MkII.
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1983 Ford Transit MkII Minor role
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Kokken, tyven, hans kone og hendes elsker” and “O Cozinheiro, o Ladrão”.
- Also known as
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- Kokken, tyven, hans kone og hendes elsker
- O Cozinheiro, o Ladrão
- Sua Mulher e o Amante
- Kuchař, zloděj, jeho žena a její milenec
- Le cuisinier, le voleur, sa femme et son amant
- Der Koch, der Dieb, seine Frau und ihr Liebhaber
- His Wife and Her Lover
- A szakács, a tolvaj, a felesége és a szeretője
- 요리사
- 도둑
- 그의 아내 그리고 그녀의 정부
- コックとどろぼう、そのつまとあいじん
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- 情慾色香味
- 廚師、大盜，他的妻子和她的情人
- Kokken, tyven, hans kone og hennes elsker
- Il cuoco, il ladro, sua moglie e l'amante
- O Cozinheiro, o Ladrão, a sua Mulher e o Amante Dela
- 厨师、大盗、他的太太和她的情人
- El cocinero, el ladrón, su mujer y su amante
- Повар, вор, его жена и её любовник
- Kucharz, złodziej, jego żona i jej kochanek
- A szakács, a tolvaj, a feleség és a szeretője
- Ο Μάγειρας, ο Κλέφτης, η Γυναίκα του και ο Εραστής της
- הטבח
- הגנב
- אשתו והמאהב
- Kokken, tyven, hans kone & hendes elsker
- Aşçı
- Hırsız
- Karısı ve Aşığı
- Kocken, tjuven, hans fru och hennes älskare
- Кухар, злодій, його дружина і її коханець
- Virėjas, vagis, jo žmona ir jos meilužis
- Bucătarul, hoțul, soția hoțului și amantul ei
- コックと泥棒、その妻と愛人
- El cuiner, el lladre, la seva esposa i el seu amant
- Kuchár, zlodej, jeho žena a jej milenec
- Pavārs, zaglis, viņa sieva un viņas mīļākais
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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover released?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was released on April 6, 1990.
Who directed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was directed by Peter Greenaway.
More films by Peter Greenaway Who is in the cast of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover stars Helen Mirren, Tim Roth and Michael Gambon, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover make at the box office?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover grossed $8.5 million worldwide ($7.7 million domestic, $799,293 international).
How is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover rated?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has 62 on Metacritic.
Was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover nominated for any awards?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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