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Basic Instinct

Basic Instinct

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

Part of Basic Instinct Collection

1992•2h 8m•6.9/10
ThrillerMystery

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6.9/10(4K)

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.

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Production

Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Detective Nick Curran

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

Catherine Tramell

George Dzundza

George Dzundza

Gus

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Dr. Beth Garner

Denis Arndt

Denis Arndt

Lieutenant Walker

Leilani Sarelle

Leilani Sarelle

Roxy

Bruce A. Young

Bruce A. Young

Andrews

Chelcie Ross

Chelcie Ross

Captain Talcott

Dorothy Malone

Dorothy Malone

Hazel Dobkins

Wayne Knight

Wayne Knight

John Correli

Daniel von Bargen

Daniel von Bargen

Lieutenant Nilsen

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Dr. Lamott

Benjamin Mouton

Benjamin Mouton

Harrigan

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

Sheriff

Bill Cable

Bill Cable

Johnny Boz

Stephen Rowe

Stephen Rowe

Internal Affairs Investigator

Mitch Pileggi

Mitch Pileggi

Internal Affairs Investigator

Mary Pat Gleason

Mary Pat Gleason

Juvenile Officer

Freda Foh Shen

Freda Foh Shen

Berkeley Registrar

William Duff-Griffin

Dr. Myron

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