Basic Instinct (1992)
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.
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
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: March 20, 1992
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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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
Screenplay
- Joe Eszterhas (Screenplay)
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Jan de Bont
Editing: Frank J. Urioste
Production: Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+
Country: United States of America, France
Language: English
Budget: $49M
Box Office: $353M
Original Language: en
Themes
Neo-Noir Detective Stories, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case
Keywords
dying and death, california, jealousy, sexual obsession, police, san francisco, california, sadism, psychopath, detective, eroticism, bisexuality, suspicion of murder, lover, striptease, celebrity
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Basic Instinct about?
- 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.
- Who directed Basic Instinct?
- Basic Instinct was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
- Who stars in Basic Instinct?
- Basic Instinct stars Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Denis Arndt, Leilani Sarelle.
- How long is Basic Instinct?
- Basic Instinct has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Basic Instinct?
- Basic Instinct is a Thriller, Mystery film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Basic Instinct?
- Basic Instinct has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Basic Instinct?
- Basic Instinct had a budget of $49M.
- How much did Basic Instinct gross?
- Basic Instinct grossed $353M worldwide.
- Where was Basic Instinct produced?
- Basic Instinct was produced in United States of America, France.
- What are the themes of Basic Instinct?
- The themes of Basic Instinct include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case.