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Fatal Instinct

  • 1993
  • PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
9K
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Fatal Instinct (1993)
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A cop who moonlights as a lawyer cheats on his wife, not knowing that she's cheating on him and plans to kill him for the insurance.A cop who moonlights as a lawyer cheats on his wife, not knowing that she's cheating on him and plans to kill him for the insurance.A cop who moonlights as a lawyer cheats on his wife, not knowing that she's cheating on him and plans to kill him for the insurance.

  • Director
    • Carl Reiner
  • Writer
    • David O'Malley
  • Stars
    • Armand Assante
    • Sherilyn Fenn
    • Kate Nelligan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Carl Reiner
    • Writer
      • David O'Malley
    • Stars
      • Armand Assante
      • Sherilyn Fenn
      • Kate Nelligan
    • 63User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Top Cast51

    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Ned Ravine
    Sherilyn Fenn
    Sherilyn Fenn
    • Laura Lincolnberry
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Lana Ravine
    Sean Young
    Sean Young
    • Lola Cain
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Frank Kelbo
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Max Shady
    Tony Randall
    Tony Randall
    • Judge Skanky
    Clarence Clemons
    Clarence Clemons
    • Clarence
    Michael Cumpsty
    Michael Cumpsty
    • Laura's Husband
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • Arch
    Blake Clark
    Blake Clark
    • Milo Crumley
    Edward Blanchard
    Edward Blanchard
    • Restroom Patron
    David Greenlee
    • Restroom Stall Patron
    Tim Frisbie
    • Guy in Bumper Car
    Michael MacLeod
    • Freckle-Faced Kid
    • (as Michael MacCleod)
    Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner
    • Judge Ben Arugula
    Laurie Lapinski
    • Frightened Woman
    Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt
    • First Trial Judge
    • Director
      • Carl Reiner
    • Writer
      • David O'Malley
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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.
    • Goofs
      When the refrigerator opens to reveal Ned and Lola inside, a crew member's hand can be seen on the right side of the screen to catch the door as it opens.
    • Quotes
      • Lana Ravine: You speak Yiddish?
      • Man in park: No, but I can read the subtitles.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Tommy Lee Jones (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Brown Eyed Girl
      Written and Performed by Van Morrison
      Courtesy of Columbia Records
      by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 29, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Yiddish
    • Also known as
      • Triple Indemnity
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,839,327
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,502,569
      • Oct 31, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,839,327
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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