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.

Paul Verhoeven

Director

Joe Eszterhas

Screenplay

Cast

Michael Douglas's headshot

Michael Douglas

Detective Nick Curran
Sharon Stone's headshot

Sharon Stone

Catherine Tramell
George Dzundza's headshot

George Dzundza

Gus
Jeanne Tripplehorn's headshot

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Dr. Beth Garner
Denis Arndt's headshot

Denis Arndt

Lieutenant Walker
Leilani Sarelle's headshot

Leilani Sarelle

Roxy
Bruce A. Young's headshot

Bruce A. Young

Andrews
Chelcie Ross's headshot

Chelcie Ross

Captain Talcott

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