Essential Cinema
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, & Her Lover
The Roxy Theater is proud to present Essential Cinema, a monthly series of the most iconic and important films the artform has to offer.
When churlish mobster Albert Spica (Michael Gambon) acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina (Helen Mirren), is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with another restaurant guest, Michael (Alan Howard). Despite their efforts to keep it a secret, however, Spica finds out about their trysts, and he plans to exact a terrible revenge.
When churlish mobster Albert Spica (Michael Gambon) acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina (Helen Mirren), is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with another restaurant guest, Michael (Alan Howard). Despite their efforts to keep it a secret, however, Spica finds out about their trysts, and he plans to exact a terrible revenge.
Cast: Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren
Director: Peter Greenaway
Written by: Peter Greenaway
Rated: NC-17
Duration: 124 min
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Essential Cinema
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, & Her Lover
