The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

18
2h 4m
1989
7.3 /10 (671)

Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!

Overview

The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.

Country : France, United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1989-10-13

Top Billed Cast

Richard Bohringer

Richard Boarst

Michael Gambon

Albert Spica

Helen Mirren

Georgina Spica

Alan Howard

Michael

Tim Roth

Mitchel

Ciarán Hinds

Cory

Liz Smith

Grace

Gary Olsen

Spangler

Ewan Stewart

Harris

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Turpin

Ian Dury

Terry Fitch

Diane Langton

May Fitch

Prudence Oliver

Corelle Fitch

Ron Cook

Mews

Emer Gillespie

Patricia

Janet Henfrey

Alice

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