The First 9½ Weeks
“A journey beyond pleasure”
Synopsis
An investment banker travels to Louisiana to snag the account of an eccentric millionaire but gets involved with his lusty wife, Mardi Gras, and (possibly) a satanic cult. The events in and around New Orleans change him forever and give a new slant on The American Dream.
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Top Cast
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Paul Mercurio
Matt Wade
Clara Bellar
Emily Dubois
Malcolm McDowell
Francois Dubois
Frederic Forrest
David Millman
Anna Jacyszyn
Robin Millman
Billy Keane
Joey Handler
Richard Durden
Laurence Garner
Dennis Burkley
Sheriff Marlon Tolette
James Black
Maurice Boudreau
Victoria Mahoney
Chantal
Colin McFarlane
Remy
Mitch Lackie
Mr. Whitaker
Alexi Kaye Campbell
Harlan
Alex Teligadis
Cajun Guard
Glenn Wrage
Deputy Earl
Robert L. Hall
Chasing Guard
Paul Courtenay Hyu
Harry Long
Fabienne Di Marco
Aphrodite
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 19, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Wright
- Original Score
- Gast Waltzing, Norman Orenstein
- Original Title
- The First 9½ Weeks
- Country of Origin
- Luxembourg, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Venda, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Barnholtz Entertainment, The Carousel Picture Company, Lions Gate Films, Centurion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Wright
Alex Wright
Gast Waltzing, Norman Orenstein
John P. Tarver
Mark Sanders
Barry Barnholtz, John Dunning, Tom Reeve
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Wright
Director
Alex Wright
Writer
Barry Barnholtz
Producer
John Dunning
Producer
Tom Reeve
Producer
John P. Tarver
Director of Photography
Mark Sanders
Editor
Gast Waltzing
Original Music Composer
Norman Orenstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First 9½ Weeks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First 9½ Weeks about?
An investment banker travels to Louisiana to snag the account of an eccentric millionaire but gets involved with his lusty wife, Mardi Gras, and (possibly) a satanic cult. The events in and around New Orleans change him forever and give a new slant on The American Dream.
Who directed The First 9½ Weeks?
The First 9½ Weeks was directed by Alex Wright.
Who stars in The First 9½ Weeks?
The principal cast of The First 9½ Weeks includes Paul Mercurio, Clara Bellar, Malcolm McDowell, Frederic Forrest, Anna Jacyszyn.
When was The First 9½ Weeks released and how long is it?
The First 9½ Weeks was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The First 9½ Weeks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First 9½ Weeks was composed by Gast Waltzing, Norman Orenstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First 9½ Weeks?
The First 9½ Weeks holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).