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Alamo Drafthouse Mountain View
2575 California St, Mountain View, CA 94040, Mountain View, CA
About Basic Instinct
The mysterious Catherine Tramell, a beautiful crime novelist, becomes a suspect when she is linked to the brutal death of a rock star. Investigated by homicide detective Nick Curran, Catherine seduces him into an intense relationship. Meanwhile, the murder case becomes increasingly complicated when more seemingly connected deaths occur and Nick's psychologist and lover, Beth Garner, appears to be another suspect.
Cast & Crew
Paul Verhoeven, Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Denis Arndt, Leilani Sarelle, Bruce A. Young, Chelcie Ross, Dorothy Malone, Wayne Knight, Daniel von Bargen, Stephen Tobolowsky, Benjamin Mouton, Bill Cable
Frequently asked questions
How long is Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct is 2 hr 7 min long.
Who directed Basic Instinct?
Paul Verhoeven
Who is Det. Nick Curran, SFPD Homicide in Basic Instinct?
Michael Douglas plays Det. Nick Curran, SFPD Homicide in the film.
What is Basic Instinct about?
The mysterious Catherine Tramell, a beautiful crime novelist, becomes a suspect when she is linked to the brutal death of a rock star. Investigated by homicide detective Nick Curran, Catherine seduces him into an intense relationship. Meanwhile, the murder case becomes increasingly complicated when more seemingly connected deaths occur and Nick's psychologist and lover, Beth Garner, appears to be another suspect.