The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Directed byPeter Greenaway
Directed by
Peter Greenaway
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.
sadism
sexuality
allegory
cooking
restaurant
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Last Updated: April 15, 2026














































