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Drama thriller

The First 9½ Weeks (1998): Cast

The First 9½ Weeks (1998) movie poster

The First 9½ Weeks is a 1998 drama thriller directed by Alex Wright, starring Malcolm McDowell as Francois Dubois, Frederic Forrest and Paul Mercurio. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The First 9½ Weeks (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Alex Wright
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The First 9½ Weeks About?

The premise of The First 9½ Weeks without spoilers.

An ambitious investment banker journeys to Louisiana to win a lucrative account from an eccentric millionaire. He becomes entangled with the millionaire’s seductive wife, the wild Mardi Gras festivities, and hints of a satanic cult. The chaotic events in and around New Orleans upend his worldview, offering a dark twist on the American Dream.

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Cast & crew

The First 9½ Weeks Cast & Characters

Malcolm McDowell leads the cast as Francois Dubois, with Frederic Forrest as David Millman and Paul Mercurio as Matt Wade. Directed by Alex Wright; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The First 9½ Weeks

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Cars

Cars in The First 9½ Weeks

10 cars on screen, including the 1997 Chrysler Neon and the 1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas X300.

All 10 cars
  • 1997 Chrysler Neon in The First 9½ Weeks 1997 Chrysler Neon Important role
  • 1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas X300 in The First 9½ Weeks 1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas X300 Important role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in The First 9½ Weeks 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in The First 9½ Weeks 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role

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FAQ

The First 9½ Weeks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The First 9½ Weeks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The First 9½ Weeks?

The First 9½ Weeks runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The First 9½ Weeks released?

The First 9½ Weeks was released on November 3, 1998.

Who directed The First 9½ Weeks?

The First 9½ Weeks was directed by Alex Wright.

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Who is in the cast of The First 9½ Weeks?

The First 9½ Weeks stars Malcolm McDowell as Francois Dubois, Frederic Forrest as David Millman and Paul Mercurio as Matt Wade, among 7 credited actors.

Does The First 9½ Weeks have a post-credit scene?

No. The First 9½ Weeks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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