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Basic Instinct (1992)
6.9
Ratings: 6.9/10 from 77,507 users
Metascore:
34/100
Reviews: 254 user | 105 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com A police detective is in charge of the investigation of a brutal murder, in which a beautiful and seductive woman could be involved. Director:Paul VerhoevenWriter:Joe Eszterhas |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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5 wins
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17 nominations
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Cast
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| Michael Douglas | ... | ||
| Sharon Stone | ... | ||
| George Dzundza | ... | ||
| Jeanne Tripplehorn | ... | ||
| Denis Arndt | ... | ||
| Leilani Sarelle | ... | ||
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Bruce A. Young | ... | |
| Chelcie Ross | ... | ||
| Dorothy Malone | ... | ||
| Wayne Knight | ... | ||
| Daniel von Bargen | ... |
Lieutenant Nilsen
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| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | ||
| Benjamin Mouton | ... | ||
| Jack McGee | ... | ||
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Bill Cable | ... | |
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Storyline
A former rock star, Johnny Boz, is brutally killed during sex, and the case is assigned to detective Nick Curran of the SFPD. During the investigation, Nick meets Catherine Tramell, a crime novelist who was Boz's girlfriend when he died. Catherine proves to be a very clever and manipulative woman, and though Nick is more or less convinced that she murdered Boz, he is unable to find any evidence. Later, when Nilsen, Nick's rival in the police, is killed, Nick suspects of Catherine's involvement in it. He then starts to play a dangerous lust-filled mind game with Catherine to nail her, but as their relationship progresses, the body count rises and contradicting evidences force Nick to start questioning his own suspicions about Catherine's guilt. Written by Soumitra
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence and sensuality, and for drug use and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bajos instintos See more »Filming Locations:
1158 Montgomery Street, Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$15,129,385 (USA) (22 March 1992) (1567 Screens)Gross:
$352,700,000 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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