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Basic Instinct

R

Movie

128 minutes

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March 20th, 1992
Thriller Mystery
DIRECTOR:

Paul Verhoeven

PRODUCER:

Alan Marshall

RATING:

R

RUNTIME:

128 minutes

DIRECTOR:

Paul Verhoeven

PRODUCER:

Alan Marshall

RATING:

R

RUNTIME:

128 minutes

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  • Headshot Of Michael Douglas In The 7th Canneseries International Festival
    Michael Douglas
    Detective Nick Curran
  • Headshot Of Sharon Stone
    Sharon Stone
    Catherine Tramell
  • Headshot of George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    Gus
  • Headshot Of Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Dr. Beth Garner

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Synopsis

Basic Instinct is a psychological thriller directed by Paul Verhoeven, featuring Michael Douglas as a homicide detective investigating a rock star's murder. The prime suspect is the victim's alluring girlfriend, a novelist played by Sharon Stone, whose writing mirrors the crime, intertwining seduction and mystery.


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Headshot Of Michael Douglas In The 7th Canneseries International Festival
Michael Douglas

Detective Nick Curran

Headshot Of Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone

Catherine Tramell

Headshot of George Dzundza
George Dzundza

Gus

Headshot Of Jeanne Tripplehorn
Jeanne Tripplehorn

Dr. Beth Garner

Headshot Of Denis Arndt
Denis Arndt

Lieutenant Walker

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Leilani Sarelle

Roxy

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Bruce A. Young

Andrews

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Chelcie Ross

Captain Talcott

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