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Fatal Instinct

  • 1993
  • PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
7.8K
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Fatal Instinct (1993)
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ComedyCrimeThriller

A spoof on thrillers from before 1993 such as Fatal Attraction (1987), Basic Instinct (1992), Chinatown (1974) , Cape Fear (1991) etc. A cop/lawyer cheats on his wife and she on him and plan... Read allA spoof on thrillers from before 1993 such as Fatal Attraction (1987), Basic Instinct (1992), Chinatown (1974) , Cape Fear (1991) etc. A cop/lawyer cheats on his wife and she on him and plans to kill him for the insurance.A spoof on thrillers from before 1993 such as Fatal Attraction (1987), Basic Instinct (1992), Chinatown (1974) , Cape Fear (1991) etc. A cop/lawyer cheats on his wife and she on him and plans to kill him for the insurance.

  • Director
    • Carl Reiner
  • Writer
    • David O'Malley
  • Stars
    • Armand Assante
    • Sherilyn Fenn
    • Kate Nelligan
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Carl Reiner
    • Writer
      • David O'Malley
    • Stars
      • Armand Assante
      • Sherilyn Fenn
      • Kate Nelligan
    • 59User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Sean Young in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Armand Assante and Kate Nelligan in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Sean Young and Armand Assante in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Sherilyn Fenn in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Sean Young, Armand Assante, and Carl Reiner in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Armand Assante in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Sherilyn Fenn, Sean Young, Armand Assante, and Kate Nelligan in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Kate Nelligan in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Armand Assante in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Sherilyn Fenn, Armand Assante, and Kate Nelligan in Fatal Instinct (1993)
    Sean Young in Fatal Instinct (1993)

    Top cast

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    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Ned Ravine
    Sherilyn Fenn
    Sherilyn Fenn
    • Laura Lincolnberry
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Lana Ravine
    Sean Young
    Sean Young
    • Lola Cain
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Frank Kelbo
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Max Shady
    Tony Randall
    Tony Randall
    • Judge Skanky
    Clarence Clemons
    Clarence Clemons
    • Clarence
    Michael Cumpsty
    Michael Cumpsty
    • Laura's Husband
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • Arch
    Blake Clark
    Blake Clark
    • Milo Crumley
    Edward Blanchard
    Edward Blanchard
    • Restroom Patron
    David Greenlee
    • Restroom Stall Patron
    Tim Frisbie
    • Guy in Bumper Car
    Michael MacLeod
    • Freckle-Faced Kid
    • (as Michael MacCleod)
    Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner
    • Judge Ben Arugula
    Laurie Lapinski
    • Frightened Woman
    Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt
    • First Trial Judge
    • Director
      • Carl Reiner
    • Writer
      • David O'Malley
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sherilyn Fenn was originally considered for the role of the femme fatale Lola, eventually played by Sean Young. Fenn opted for the role of Armand Assante's lovesick secretary Laura and suggested director Carl Reiner cast Young as Lola.
    • Goofs
      When the refrigerator opens to reveal Ned and Lola inside, a crew member's hand can be seen on the right side of the screen to catch the door as it opens.
    • Quotes

      Lola Cain: You really are incredibly stupid, aren't you? I like that in a man.

      Ned Ravine: I don't look as dumb as I am.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Tommy Lee Jones (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Brown Eyed Girl
      Written and Performed by Van Morrison
      Courtesy of Columbia Records
      by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews59

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    9/10
    Surprised the Hell out of me!!
    I'd see this movie on the shelf at the video store alot and I'd always pass it up thinking it's just a stupid cheap comedy. Boy was I wrong, I didn't think I'd like it because I thought Armand Assanti was a real serious actor and he wouldn't be funny but 5 minutes in to it when he put that hot dog in his jacket pocket I didn't stop laughing. Since then I've seen this movie so many time and I laugh just as hard as the first time. If you want a real good laugh get this one.
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    • FalloN-2
    • Aug 23, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Yiddish
    • Also known as
      • Triple Indemnity
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,839,327
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,502,569
      • Oct 31, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,839,327
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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