Basic Instinct (1992) Thriller Drama Mystery Romance

Rated R | Threatrical Mar 20, 1992 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Romance | Runtime 2h 07m
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Basic Instinct Plot Synopsis:

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.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A violent, suspended police detective investigates a brutal murder, in which a manipulative and seductive woman could be involved.

Tagline: A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can"t resist the danger.

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Basic Instinct Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1992 (more 1992 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 127 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Directors: Paul Verhoeven
Stars: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Denis Arndt … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 20, 1992
Box Office: $117,727,224
Awards: 6
Nominations: 23
Language: English, Spanish
Country: France, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Basic Instinct Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 20, 1992
Writers: Joe Eszterhas
Producers: William S. Beasley, Louis D'Esposito, Mario Kassar, Alan Marshall
Editors: Frank J. Urioste
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