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The First 9½ Weeks

The First 9½ Weeks

A journey beyond pleasure

19983.81h 40mR

Overview

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.

Directed by Alex Wright
Written by Alex Wright
Produced by Barry Barnholtz, John Dunning, Tom Reeve
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Top Cast

Paul Mercurio

Paul Mercurio

Matt Wade

Clara Bellar

Clara Bellar

Emily Dubois

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Francois Dubois

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

David Millman

Veena Bidasha

Veena Bidasha

Isabel

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Neena Bidasha

Lucia

Victoria Mahoney

Victoria Mahoney

Chantal

About The First 9½ Weeks

The First 9½ Weeks is a drama, thriller film released in 1998. Directed by Alex Wright, it stars Paul Mercurio, Clara Bellar, Malcolm McDowell. 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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