Movie
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Released: October 13, 1989 (1989)
Runtime: 124 minutes
Genres: Crime, Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Liz Smith as Grace
Age at release: 67
- Alan Howard as Michael
Age at release: 52
- Michael Gambon as Albert Spica
Age at release: 48
- Richard Bohringer as Richard Boarst
Age at release: 47
- Helen Mirren as Georgina Spica
Age at release: 44
- Ciarán Hinds as Cory
Age at release: 36
- Ewan Stewart as Harris
Age at release: 32
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Turpin
Age at release: 32
- Gary Olsen as Spangler
Age at release: 31
- Tim Roth as Mitchel
Age at release: 28
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- Janet Henfrey as Alice
Age at release: 54
- Willie Ross as Roy
Age at release: 51
- Ian Dury as Terry Fitch
Age at release: 47
- Diane Langton as May Fitch
Age at release: 45
- Roger Lloyd Pack as Geoff
Age at release: 45
- Ron Cook as Mews
Age at release: 40
- Bob Goody as Starkie
Age at release: 38
- Alex Kingston as Adele
Age at release: 26
- Prudence Oliver as Corelle Fitch
Age at release: Unknown
- Emer Gillespie as Patricia
Age at release: Unknown
- Paul Russell as Pup
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- Arnie Breeveld as Eden
Age at release: Unknown
- Tony Alleff as Troy
Age at release: Unknown
- Ian Sears as Phillipe
Age at release: Unknown
- Peter Rush as Melter
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- Pauline Mayer as Fish Girl
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- Ben Stoneham as Meat Boy
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- Andy Wilson as 1st Diner
Age at release: Unknown
- John Mullis as 2nd Diner
Age at release: Unknown
- Flavia Brilli as Cabaret Singer
Age at release: Unknown