9½ Weeks is an American erotic romantic drama film from 1986, directed by Adrian Lyne, and starring Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke. Basinger stars as a NYC art gallery employee who has a brief yet intense affair with a mysterious Wall Street broker.

6 days ago · Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger on the set of 1986's '9 1/2 Weeks'. Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty. Basinger added that she had a “love-hate" relationship with the film's director but was ...

Feb 27, 2025 · In an in-depth new interview with Variety, film icon Kim Basinger dug deep into her life and legacy — including long-standing rumors that she and Mickey Rourke feuded on the set of her 1986 breakthrough film, the controversial erotic thriller 9 1/2 Weeks.. Basinger, 71, revealed that because she asked director Adrian Lyne — who she described herself as …

5 days ago · Kim Basinger debunked rumors of a feud with Mickey Rourke, stating their on-set tension was purely professional. Despite the challenging filming process, Basinger expressed pride in her work. Hollywood is an industry where art and reality can often have blurred lines, but there are few films that have been accused of pushing the boundaries too ...

5 days ago · Kim Basinger talks about intimacy coordinators and her experience of making '9 & 1/2 Weeks' with Mickey Rourke. The subject of intimacy coordinators continues to divide opinion in Hollywood.

6 days ago · Kim Basinger gives a rare interview to Variety about her Oscar win, her love for Alec Baldwin and the emotional toll of '9½ Weeks.' ... “I wanted to meet Mickey Rourke in that grocery store ...

9½ Weeks: Directed by Adrian Lyne. With Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, Margaret Whitton, David Margulies. A New York art gallery curator starts a torrid love affair with a suave stranger who keeps pushing her boundaries.

Nov 1, 2023 · Kim Basinger said that she was manipulated and toyed with by her "9 1/2 Weeks" co-star Mickey Rourke and director Adrian Lyne.

Oct 12, 2023 · Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke, two iconic figures in Hollywood, have graced the silver screen for decades, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Both actors have experienced incredible highs and faced their share of challenges.

9 1/2 Weeks, directed by Adrian Lyne and released in 1986, is an erotic drama starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. The film explores a brief yet intense affair between a New York City art gallery assistant and a mysterious Wall Street broker, delving into themes of desire, control, and emotional turbulence.