Basic Instinct
“A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.”
1992•R•2h 8m•6.9•Released
ThrillerMystery
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.
Director
Paul Verhoeven
Writer
Joe Eszterhas
Budget
$49M
Revenue
$353M
Languages
English
Studio
Carolco Pictures
Cast
Michael Douglas
Detective Nick Curran
Sharon Stone
Catherine Tramell
George Dzundza
Gus
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Dr. Beth Garner
Denis Arndt
Lieutenant Walker
Leilani Sarelle
Roxy
Bruce A. Young
Andrews
Chelcie Ross
Captain Talcott
Dorothy Malone
Hazel Dobkins
Wayne Knight
John Correli
Daniel von Bargen
Lieutenant Nilsen
Stephen Tobolowsky
Dr. Lamott
Benjamin Mouton
Harrigan
Jack McGee
Sheriff
Bill Cable
Johnny Boz
Production
Company
Carolco Pictures
Company
Le Studio Canal+
Producer
Alan Marshall
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