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A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.

Basic Instinct

6.919922h 8mR

ThrillerMystery

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.

Directed by Paul Verhoeven

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CAST

The people behind the story

Michael Douglas

Michael DouglasDetective Nick Curran

Sharon Stone

Sharon StoneCatherine Tramell

George Dzundza

George DzundzaGus

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Jeanne TripplehornDr. Beth Garner

Denis Arndt

Denis ArndtLieutenant Walker

Leilani Sarelle

Leilani SarelleRoxy

Bruce A. Young

Bruce A. YoungAndrews

Chelcie Ross

Chelcie RossCaptain Talcott