Movie·1992·2h 8m
Basic Instinct
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.
Directed By
Paul Verhoeven
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Joe Eszterhas
Producer
Mario Kassar, Alan Marshall
Cinematography
Jan de Bont
Music
Jerry Goldsmith
Editor
Frank J. Urioste
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
4,392 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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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
Stephen Rowe
Internal Affairs Investigator
Mitch Pileggi
Internal Affairs Investigator
Mary Pat Gleason
Juvenile Officer
// crew
Crew
Mario Kassar
Executive Producer
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Joe Eszterhas
Screenplay
Alan Marshall
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
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