Basic Instinct is a 1992 drama and mystery movie. The film features a violent police detective, who is investigating a brutal murder possibly linked to a manipulative novelist. Big names like Michael Douglas as Det. Nick Curran, Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell, and George Dzundza played key roles in the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was primarily filmed in various places in California, USA. Some of the locations include 157 Spindrift Road, Carmel Highlands; 1158 Montgomery Street, Telegraph Hill; and 2930 Vallejo Street, Pacific Heights, all located in San Francisco. Furthermore, Garner State Beach in Big Sur and 2201 Broadway in Oakland were also part of the shooting locations. The film was shot from April 5, 1991, to June 28, 1991.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Douglas | Det. Nick Curran |
| Sharon Stone | Catherine Tramell |
| George Dzundza | Det. Gus Moran |
| Jeanne Tripplehorn | Dr. Beth Garner |
| Denis Arndt | Lt. Phil Walker |
| Leilani Sarelle | Roxy Hardy |
| Bruce A. Young | Det. Sam Andrews |
| Chelcie Ross | Captain Talcott |
| Dorothy Malone | Hazel Dobkins |
| Wayne Knight | ADA John Correli |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | Dr. Lamott |
| Benjamin Mouton | Detective Harrigan |
| Jack McGee | Sheriff |
| Bill Cable | Johnny Boz |
| Stephen Rowe | Internal Affairs Investigator |
| Mitch Pileggi | Internal Affairs Investigator |
| Mary Pat Gleason | Juvenile Officer |
| Freda Foh Shen | Berkeley Registrar |
| William Duff-Griffin | Dr. Myron |
| James Rebhorn | Dr. McElwaine |
| David Wells | Polygraph Examiner |
| Bradford English | Campus Policeman |
| Mary Ann Rodgers | Nurse |
| Adilah Barnes | Nurse |
| Juanita Jennings | Receptionist |
| Craig C. Lewis | Bartender – Police Bar |
| Michael David Lally | Detective |
| Peter Appel | Detective |
| Michael Halton | Bartender – Country Western Bar |
| Eric Poppick | Coroner’s Guy |
| Ron Cacas | Policeman |
| Ken Liebenson | Doo Wah Riders |
| Lindy Rasmusson | Doo Wah Riders |
| Byron Berline | Doo Wah Riders |
| Eddie Dunbar | Doo Wah Riders |
| Tod McKibbin | Doo Wah Riders |
| Julie Bond | Hand Puppet Model |
| Jeanne Basone | (unconfirmed) |
| Doreen Foo Croft | (unconfirmed) |
| Loni Ackerman | Mrs. Casserly (uncredited) |
| Christa Connor | Disco Patron (uncredited) |
| Patricia Anne Isgate-Hayward | Classmate (uncredited) |
| Dave LaBrucherie | Driver (uncredited) |
| Pui Fan Lee | Mrs. Rollins (uncredited) |
| Anne Lockhart | Disco Patron (uncredited) |
| Andy Rolfes | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Bob Sallese | Internal Affairs Detective (uncredited) |
| John Simmit | Mr. Casserly (uncredited) |
| Theodore Carl Soderberg | Disco Bartender (uncredited) |
| Damon Stout | Disco Patron (uncredited) |
| Chase Watson | Disco Patron (uncredited) |
| Richard Yett | Disco Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Some interesting trivia about “Basic Instinct” includes that it was directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film was well received by critics and audiences, earning 2 Oscar nominations. Other actors like Jeanne Tripplehorn as Dr. Beth Garner, Denis Arndt as Lt. Phil Walker, and Leilani Sarelle as Roxy Hardy also contributed to the movie’s success.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 157 Spindrift Road, Carmel Highlands, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.496127
- Longitude: -121.9387308
- Place ID: ChIJj8PB9fzojYARgfQZdrXX2kw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 157 Spindrift Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 1158 Montgomery Street, Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.799987
- Longitude: -122.403972
- Place ID: ChIJTT3BzfWAhYARTE71W-_p2hg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1158 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 2930 Vallejo Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7941209
- Longitude: -122.4457056
- Place ID: ChIJX8EHxNKAhYAR1KFkczga–o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2930 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Garrapatta State Beach, Big Sur, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.4679829
- Longitude: -121.9074861
- Place ID: ChIJJ-55qVPpjYARX0rMmaXsoEY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Garrapata State Park, 34500 CA-1, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 2201 Broadway, Oakland, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8111491
- Longitude: -122.2673576
- Place ID: ChIJV0MBG62Aj4ARTRJlZFPUr1s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2201 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
