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The Cook (1989)
Full titleThe Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)
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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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Worth tryingHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Mature themes• Violence & action• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a 1989 film in the Crime / Drama category from France, United Kingdom. Directed by Peter Greenaway. Starring Michael Gambon and Richard Bohringer. Runtime: about 124 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.3/10.
Genre: Crime / Drama, Released in 1989, Original language: English, Production: France, United Kingdom, Runtime: about 124 minutes, Starring Michael Gambon and Richard Bohringer.
Runtime
124 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
France, United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Michael Gambon
Albert Spica
Richard Bohringer
Richard Boarst
Helen Mirren
Georgina Spica
Alan Howard
Michael
Tim Roth
Mitchel
Ciarán Hinds
Cory
Liz Smith
Grace
Gary Olsen
Spangler
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Ewan Stewart
Harris
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Turpin
Ian Dury
Terry Fitch
Diane Langton
May Fitch
Prudence Oliver
Corelle Fitch
Ron Cook
Mews
Director: Peter Greenaway
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1What is movie The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)?
It is a movie released in 1989 within the Crime, Drama category.
2What is the story of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
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4What is the rating of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 708 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
Its runtime is about 124 minutes.
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A sharper fit for viewers who enjoy hidden motives, controlled reveals, and a mood that keeps tightening.
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