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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is a 1989 crime drama art film written and directed by Peter Greenaway, starring Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, Helen Mirren and Alan Howard in the title roles. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and France, the film's graphic violence and nude scenes, as well as its lavish cinematography and formalism, were noted at the time of its release.
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THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE & HER LOVER (1989) I didn't know what to expect from this movie beyond a superficial description of the plot. Nor was I aware of the tone it would have. However, it managed to keep me glued to the screen for 2 hours, which automatically places it in the category of 'they don't make them like they used to'. And rightfully so. Firstly, Greenaway does incredible things with great inspirati…More
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One of the more embarrassing episodes in late 20th Century Hollywood history was the major tightening of censorship and the way it was made possible with introduction of new MPAA ratings that had been originally devised to give more creative flexibility to the film makers. One of the films that contributed to the process was *The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover*, 1989 British drama written and directed by Pete…More
A masterpiece on stage . source . Recently my brother recommended that I see a film by director Peter Greenaway. I haven't had a chance to see Peter's work before, so I wasn't sure what to expect, after the screening I can tell you that it's a masterpiece on stage. The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover, it has a long title, but intrigues from the first seconds. The film begins with the raising of the curtain which…More