The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover

Featuring: Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon & Richard Bohringer

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Master director Peter Greenaway outdoes himself with this grisly fairy tale. The thief, Albert Spica, is a gangster, repugnant and boorish, who holds court at the same table in his opulent restaurant every night surrounded by his lackeys. When his cultured and repressed wife Georgina becomes magnetically attracted to a solitary diner in the restaurant, the two begin a secret affair under the nose of her dangerous husband. With the help of the restaurant's chef, the time the lovers share is kept secret from the vicious Albert...for a while. Despite the breathtaking production design and artful camera work, this violent, disturbing and very darkly comic work is not for everyone. Those with the stomach for it, however, will reap generous rewards.
  • Suitable for 18 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 18. By purchasing this product, you declare that you are 18 years of age and over.
ActorsHelen Mirren, Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Alan Howard, Tim Roth, Ciaran Hinds, Ian Dury & Gary Olsen
DirectorPeter Greenaway
Certificate18 years and over
Year1989
ScreenWidescreen 2.35:1
LanguagesEnglish
SubtitlesSwedish ; Danish ; Finnish ; Norwegian
Duration2 hours (approx)
RegionRegion 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

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One of those films that is put together and the story told by a series of bizarre, abstract and powerfully intense images. This is Greenaway at his best and no matter how violent or disturbing the scene you are watching is the more you keep looking and look forward to the next one. Beautifully shot and compelling to watch. If you're squeemish don't even think about it, if you're not "buon appetite"

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I'll be honest, thought Helen Mirren was fit so I rented it!!!-not disappointed!!!!!!!!! First half was the best, prety much stopped it after that!

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