Still from Basic Instinct — Basic Instinct (1992) — Paul VerhoevenPhotographed by Jan de Bont

Paul Verhoeven

Basic Instinct

Name: Basic Instinct
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1992
Duration: 128 min

English / 1992 / 2h 8m

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Mystery Thriller

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Synopsis

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.

Credits

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DirectorPaul Verhoeven

WriterJoe Eszterhas

CinematographerJan de Bont

Composer

Cast

Michael Douglasas Detective Nick Curran

Sharon Stoneas Catherine Tramell

George Dzundzaas Gus

Jeanne Tripplehornas Dr. Beth Garner

Denis Arndtas Lieutenant Walker

Leilani Sarelleas Roxy

Bruce A. Youngas Andrews

Chelcie Rossas Captain Talcott

Dorothy Maloneas Hazel Dobkins

Wayne Knightas John Correli

Daniel von Bargenas Lieutenant Nilsen

Stephen Tobolowskyas Dr. Lamott

Benjamin Moutonas Harrigan

Jack McGeeas Sheriff

Bill Cableas Johnny Boz

Stephen Roweas Internal Affairs Investigator

Mitch Pileggias Internal Affairs Investigator

Mary Pat Gleasonas Juvenile Officer

Freda Foh Shenas Berkeley Registrar

William Duff-Griffinas Dr. Myron