Basic Instinct
USA / France,
1992, 127 min
Directed by:
Paul VerhoevenScreenplay:
Joe EszterhasCinematography:
Jan de BontComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Denis Arndt, Leilani Sarelle, Bruce A. Young, Chelcie Ross, Dorothy Malone, Wayne Knight (more)Plots(1)
Starring Michael Douglas as Nick Curran, a hardboiled detective with a weakness for beautiful women and dangerous relationships and Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell, a stunning, enigmatic novelist with a talent for seduction and a history of relationships that end in death. As the only suspect in a controversial murder case that the detective is investigating, Catherine ignites Nick's suspicion and his passion, and he soon becomes involved in his most dangerous liaison yet. Featuring one of the most talked about scenes in film history, Basic Instinct is blistering portrayal of sexual obsession, murder and betrayal. (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1993 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1993 - Jerry Goldsmith (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
Golden Globes
- 1993 - Sharon Stone (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1993 - Jerry Goldsmith (Best Original Score)
The Saturn Awards
- 1993 - Best Horror Film
- 1993 - Paul Verhoeven (Best Director)
- 1993 - Joe Eszterhas (Best Writing)
- 1993 - Sharon Stone (Best Actress)
- 1993 - Jerry Goldsmith (Best Music)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1992 - Paul Verhoeven (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies)
- 1992 - Michael Douglas (Worst Actor)
- 1992 - Jeanne Tripplehorn (Worst Supporting Actress)
- 1992 - Sharon Stone (Worst New Star)