Basic Instinct is a 1992 neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran, who is investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star. During the investigation, Curran becomes involved in a torrid and intense relationship with the prime suspect, Catherine Tramell, an enigmatic writer. Eszterhas developed the script in the 1980s. It became a subject of a bidding war until Carolco Pictures acquired the rights to the film. From there, Verhoeven signed on to direct and Douglas and Stone joined the project, after many actresses were considered for the role of Tramell. Before its release, Basic Instinct generated controversy due to its overt sexuality and violence, including a rape scene. Gay rights activists criticized the film's depiction of homosexual relationships and the portrayal of a bisexual woman as a murderous psychopath.
| Director | Paul Verhoeven |
| Produced by | Alan Marshall, Mario Kassar |
| Writer(s) | Joe Eszterhas |
| Starring | Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Wayne Knight |
| Music | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | Jan de Bont |
| Edited by | Frank J. Urioste |
| Production, company | Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+ |
| Distributed by | TriStar Pictures (United States), Guild Film Distribution (United Kingdom), UGC Distribution (France) |
| Released | March 18, 1992 (Los Angeles), March 20, 1992 (United States), May 8, 1992 (France, United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | United States, United Kingdom, France |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $49 million |
| Box office | $352.9 million |
| Netflix ID | 286139 |
About Basic Instinct
A San Francisco police detective investigates the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star. During the investigation, he becomes involved with the prime suspect.
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The film was controversial because of its graphic violence and sex scenes.
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Latest information about Basic Instinct updated on July 28 2021.
