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Basic Instinct

A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.
Mar 20, 1992 · 2h 8m
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Thriller
Mystery

PLOT

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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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
Directed by Paul Verhoeven

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$49,000,000
Revenue
$352,927,224
Production
Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+
Country
US

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