movie poster for THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER

Flicks ID

2762

Cert

18

Running time

119 mins

Country

Format

DVD

THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER (1989)

PETER GREENAWAY

Plot

Every night the sadistic, tasteless thief dines in the most extravagant restaurant, whilst the wife meets the lover in the "bathroom". A savage indictment of 1980s Britain (champagne louts) and a gastronomic nightmare amongst a lavish set with camerawork to match. This film has a profound impact.