Basic Instinct (1992)

  • R
  • 03/18/1992 (US)
  • Thriller, Mystery
  • 2h 8m

A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.

Overview

Catherine, a novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite, becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered -- a crime she had described in her latest story.

Joe Eszterhas

Screenplay

Paul Verhoeven

Director

Cast

Michael Douglas's headshot

Michael Douglas

Det. Nick Curran
Sharon Stone's headshot

Sharon Stone

Catherine Tramell
George Dzundza's headshot

George Dzundza

Gus Moran
Jeanne Tripplehorn's headshot

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Dr. Beth Garner
Leilani Sarelle's headshot

Leilani Sarelle

Roxy
Denis Arndt's headshot

Denis Arndt

Lt. Philip Walker
Bruce A. Young's headshot

Bruce A. Young

Andrews
Chelcie Ross's headshot

Chelcie Ross

Capt. Talcott

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