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.
Cinematography
Sacha Vierny's lighting shifts colors by room—pure visual gluttony.
Production
The kitchen-to-dining room tracking shot is legendary.
Costume
Jean-Paul Gaultier's designs that literally get devoured.
Director
Peter Greenaway
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