The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) is a crime drama, directed by Peter Greenaway. It stars Michael Gambon and Richard Bohringer. The 124-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Is About
Peter Greenaway's 1989 film follows a brutal gangster who has taken over a restaurant. His wife meets another man in the kitchen. He finds out. The film paints each room a separate colour; the narrative makes the laid table a picture of power. Helen Mirren and Michael Gambon lead. The costumes are by Jean Paul Gaultier. It caused an argument over ratings in America. Who it's for: those who like formalist, provocative cinema. Who it's not for: viewers who cannot take torture, excrement and cannibalism; the film shows them openly.
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What is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover about?
Peter Greenaway's 1989 film follows a brutal gangster who has taken over a restaurant. His wife meets another man in the kitchen.
Where can I watch The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
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How long is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover runs for 124 minutes (2h 4m).
When did The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover come out?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was released in 1989.
Who directed The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover stars Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren, Alan Howard.
What is The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover's rating?
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.
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