Instinct (1999)
Nothing is more savage than civilization.
In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: June 4, 1999
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins - Dr. Ethan Powell
- Cuba Gooding Jr. - Dr. Theo Caulder
- Donald Sutherland - Ben Hillard
- Maura Tierney - Lynn Powell
- George Dzundza - Dr. John Murray
- John Ashton - Guard Dacks
- John Aylward - Warden Keefer
- Doug Spinuzza - Nicko
- Thomas Q. Morris - Pete
- Vivienne Sendaydiego - Catherine
Screenplay
- Gerald Di Pego (Screenplay)
Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot
Editing: Richard Francis-Bruce
Production: Spyglass Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $80M
Box Office: $34M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder
Keywords
prison, research, gorilla, instinct, murder, mute, jungle, psychologist, anthropologist, prison break, 인스팅트, 스릴러, 살인
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Instinct about?
- In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.
- Who directed Instinct?
- Instinct was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
- Who stars in Instinct?
- Instinct stars Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney, George Dzundza, John Ashton.
- How long is Instinct?
- Instinct has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Instinct?
- Instinct is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Instinct?
- Instinct had a budget of $80M.
- How much did Instinct gross?
- Instinct grossed $34M worldwide.
- Where was Instinct produced?
- Instinct was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Instinct?
- The themes of Instinct include: The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder.