The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

The story

When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina, is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with regular guest Michael. Despite their best efforts to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.

Cast & crew

Michael GambonAlbert Spica

Richard BohringerRichard Boarst

Helen MirrenGeorgina Spica

Alan HowardMichael

Tim RothMitchel

Ciarán HindsCory

Liz SmithGrace

Gary OlsenSpangler

Ewan StewartHarris

Roger Ashton-GriffithsTurpin

Ian DuryTerry Fitch

Diane Langton

Diane LangtonMay Fitch