Trailer for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
English thug Albert Spica (James Gambon) has taken ownership of the once classy Le Hollandais Restaurant, where classical French chef Richard Borst runs the kitchen. But Spica has turned it into his own playground who doesn't care that his obscene and violent behaviour has lead to regular patrons deserting the place. Albert's wife Georgina (Helen Mirren) tired of his obscene behaviour and his constant humiliation of her falls for one of the remaining patrons, book shop owner Michael (Alan Howard) and they embark on an affair often right under Albert's nose. But Albert learns of this betrayal and sets about making Michael and Georgina pay. The question is will Albert's belligerent behaviour come back to bite him in the butt. ... Read Review