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The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover (DVD, 2003)
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- A French restaurant is the setting for murder, sex and revenge. The vicious Thief is Albert - Georgina is the long suffering doormat of a Wife - Michael, a fellow diner is the Lover - and the Cook is Chef Richard whose only care is his restaurant.
Product Identifiers
- EAN3259190311794
- eBay Product ID (ePID)30048861
Product Key Features
- ActorRoger Lloyd-Pack, Richard Bohringer, Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon, Alan Howard
- Film/TV TitleThe Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover
- DirectorPeter Greenaway
- FormatDVD
- Release Year2003
- LanguageEnglish
- GenreDrama, General
- Run Time119 Mins
Additional Product Features
- Certificate18
- Number of Discs1
- Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
- ComposerMichael Nyman
- Additional InformationMaster director Greenaway (THE PILLOW BOOK) outdoes himself with this grisly fairy tale. The thief, Albert Spica, (Gambon) is a gangster, repugnant and boorish, who holds court at the same table in his opulent restaurant every night surrounded by his lackeys (Tim Roth and the late Ian Dury included). When his cultured and repressed wife Georgina (Mirren) 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.
- FeaturedIan Dury
- Movie/TV TitleThe Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover
- Director of PhotographySacha Vierny
Most relevant reviews
Mirren & Gambon at the top of their game
Along with 'Prospero's Books' this is my favourite of Peter Greenaway's films. His movies don't always hit it off (always a risk with experimental works) but this film gets 10 out of 10 for all the right reasons. Helen Mirren and Michael Gambon both clearly revel in their respective roles. Gambon as a misogynistic gangster and Mirren as his classy but bullied wife. The backing soundtrack from Michael Nyman glides wonderfully through each scene and the ever changing costumes are a delight. This is art dressed as film - a well crafted masterpiece and recommended.
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It is as it says on it's cover
This not a movie for thoughs that are squeamish or easily offended it is a well made movie can only recommend it to open minded viewers it's one of them films that should be 21 plus. But should not be censored
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- by bettythtchr16 Feb, 2017
Michael Gambon at his VERY BEST!!
This has to be one of(if not the) strangest films I have ever seen but it also is the funniest (as long as you have a warped sense of humour like us)!!
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- by shelaghseaside02 Aug, 2024
Fabulous Peter Greenaway film - can't recommend enough
Wonderful acting, cinema photography, narrative, script, mix of sensuality and sexuality, danger and safety, greed, possessiveness, murderousness and revenge, culinary delights and incredible pulsing film score by Michael Nyman. Whats there NOT to love...absolutely nothing!
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- by classicbedford27 Jan, 2021
A film that will stay in your mind
Peter Greenaway’s best film. Theatrically set with fantastic performances from all the cast.
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- by portafold_619 Apr, 2024
Brilliant I'm happy 😄😁
It has good actors and a good storyline
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by boni5351_s6optd...01 May, 2022
...a film of its time with debauched imagery...
...lots of the imagery I couldn’t fathom but Greenaway...why TheThief....a film of its time but interesting filming ...a field day for the critics!..
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by sandybravo20 Nov, 2019
Smashing
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- by jasohughe-2223 Sep, 2021
Dvd the cook the theve and her lover
Good film thanks so much no problems at all ..
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- by adwhit-6201 Dec, 2023
Peter Greenaway’s classic film with Micheal Gambon and Hellen Mirren.
Peter Greenaway’S classic film with Micheal Gambon and Hellen Mirren.
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