The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
"Lust...Murder...Dessert. Bon Appetit!"
Originally released in 1989. The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a crime/drama film. directed by Peter Greenaway. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, and Helen Mirren
Synopsis
The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (685 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.7M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $7,724,701
Production Companies
- Allarts
- Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer
- Allarts Cook
- Erato Films
- Film4 Productions
- Erbograph Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover about?
The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.
Who directed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was directed by Peter Greenaway.
How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover released?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was released on October 13, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The main cast of The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover includes Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard, Tim Roth.
Is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover worth watching?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 685 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.