El cocinero, el ladrón, su esposa y su amante

Título original: The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

1989
C
2h 4min

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Helen Mirren in El cocinero, el ladrón, su esposa y su amante (1989)

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Crime Drama

La esposa de un criminal abusivo encuentra consuelo en los brazos de un hombre que visita regularmente el restaurante de su esposo.La esposa de un criminal abusivo encuentra consuelo en los brazos de un hombre que visita regularmente el restaurante de su esposo.La esposa de un criminal abusivo encuentra consuelo en los brazos de un hombre que visita regularmente el restaurante de su esposo.

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Premios
- 7 premios ganados y 11 nominaciones en total

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Trivia
The four title characters were named for the actors and actress writer and director Peter Greenaway originally wanted to play them. Richard (The Cook) was for Richard Bohringer, the only one of Greenaway's original choices retained in the final movie. Albert (The Thief) was named after Albert Finney, while Georgina (His Wife) was for Georgina Hale. Michael (The Lover) was named, interestingly enough, for Sir Michael Gambon, who Greenaway eventually re-cast as Albert.

Errores
When Albert (Michael Gambon) goes into the ladies' toilet and starts throwing women out of the cubicles, the second one has, as you would expect, her underwear around her knees. But her skirt rides right up, revealing that she is still wearing her underwear and that the ones below are a prop.

Citas
Georgina: Try the cock, Albert. It's a delicacy, and you know where it's been.

Créditos curiosos
Closing credits epilogue: "And a special thanks to those very many people who patiently & repeatedly performed as patients & nurses in the hospital ward, and as diners in the Hollandais Restaurant."

Versiones alternativas
An edited, R-rated version is available on video.

Conexiones
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: I Love You to Death/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Cry-Baby/The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover/Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990)

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Written by Michael Nyman
Performed by The Michael Nyman Band

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8/10

Albert's Special Treat

The cruel and sadistic crime boss Albert Spica (Michael Gambon) has dinner every night in his restaurant with his wife Georgina Spica (Helen Mirren) and his gang. Albert abuses of his wife, his gangsters, the chef Richard Borst (Richard Bohringer) and the restaurant employees.

When Georgina meets the gentle bookseller Michael (Alan Howard) in the restaurant, they have a torrid affair in the restroom and in the store, and they are covered by Richard. However the prostitute Pat discloses to Albert that he has been betrayed by Georgina and Albert kills Michael. However Georgina plots revenge against Albert with the support of Richard and the victims of Albert.

"The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover" is one of the most grotesque, eschatological, bizarre and weird films that I have ever seen. But it is also absolutely original and mesmerizing, with intense use of colors, and with the contrast of vulgarity and art. Food, eschatology, sex, cruelty, torture, cannibalism and revenge are entwined along 124 minutes running time. The result is not pleasant and only specific audiences will appreciate this film. Last time I had seen this film was on 08 September 2000 on VHS. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "O Cozinheiro, o Ladrão, Sua Mulher e o Amante" ("The Cook the Thief, His Wife and the Lover")