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Fatal Instinct (1993)

15 91 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Thriller  -   29 October 1993 (USA)
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A spoof of the late 80s and early 90s suspense thrillers and murder mysteries, including Basic Instinct... See full summary »

Director:

Carl Reiner
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Armand Assante ...
Sherilyn Fenn ...
Kate Nelligan ...
Sean Young ...
Christopher McDonald ...
James Remar ...
Tony Randall ...
Judge Skanky
Clarence Clemons ...
Clarence
Michael Cumpsty Michael Cumpsty ...
Laura's Husband
John Witherspoon ...
Arch
Blake Clark ...
Milo Crumley
Edward Blanchard Edward Blanchard ...
Restroom Patron
David Greenlee David Greenlee ...
Restroom Stall Patron
Tim Frisbie Tim Frisbie ...
Guy in Bumper Car
Michael MacCleod Michael MacCleod ...
Freckle-Faced Kid
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Storyline

A spoof of the late 80s and early 90s suspense thrillers and murder mysteries, including Basic Instinct, Sleeping With The Enemy, Cape Fear and others. A cop/attorney (yes he's both) is seduced by a woman while his wife is having an affair with a mechanic. Lots of other sublots and visual gags in the style of Naked Gun. Check the rating ! Written by Rob Hartill  

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Plot Keywords:

Gun | Spoof | Murder | Identical Twins | Neo Noir  | See more »

Taglines:

Sex, murder and revenge were never this funny.

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for off-color humor See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Yiddish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Distracción fatal See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$7,852,653 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Sherilyn Fenn was originally considered for the role of the femme fatale Lola, eventually played by Sean Young. Fenn opted for the role of Armand Assante's lovesick secretary Laura and suggested director Carl Reiner cast Young as Lola. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Ravine throws a shoe out the window at the bird, it hits a background screen. See more »

Quotes

[to his wife, who has just met Lola Cain]
Ned Ravine: I have never seen this woman in my life. I never followed her home. I never had sex with her in her refrigerator. This is a sick fantasy, and I deny everything.
Ned Ravine: [to Lola] And WHEN will women like YOU learn you CAN'T tear apart a perfectly good marriage with your vicious lies?
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Connections

References This Is Spinal Tap (1984) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Mighty Bruins"
Written by Bill Conti
Performed by the UCLA Marching Band
under the direction of Gordon Henderson See more »