13 Oct 1989
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.
Compulsion
Her passion was cooking, her obsession was deadly
A strange and destructive relationship develops between a chef and her neighbor, a former child actress.
Top Billed Cast
Heather Graham Amy
Carrie-Anne Moss Saffron
Kevin Dillon Fred
Kate Trotter Sylvia
Katie Douglas Young Saffron
Natalie Brown Rebecca
Theresa Joy Sharon Nelson
Daiva Johnston Teen Saffron
James McGowan Bob
Jean Yoon Leslie
Joe Mantegna Detective Reynolds
John Tokatlidis Lucas
Gary Vena Jack
Matt Connors Delivery Man #1
Allyson Niro Crazed Fan
Catherine Fitch Crazed Fan (voice)
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