United States / Jun 04, 1999 / R
Nothing is more savage than civilization.
2h 4min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Doug Spinuzza | Nicko |
| Thomas Q. Morris | Pete |
| Vivienne Sendaydiego | Catherine |
| Paul Bates | Bluto |
| Rex Linn | Gurad Alan |
| Rod McLachlan | Guard Anderson |
| Tracey Ellis | Annie |
| Kim Ingram | Lester Rodman |
| Paul Collins | Tom Hanley |
| Marc Macaulay | Foley |
| Jim Grimshaw | Boaz |
| Louanne Stephens | Marjorie Powell |
| Ajgie Kirkland | Captain Kagona |
| Chike Kani Omo | David |
| Ivonne Coll | Dr. Marzuez |
| Pat McNamara | Dr. Josephson |
| Roger Floyd | Gilbert |
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| Kurt Smildsin | Guard #1 |
| Jim R. Coleman | Guard #2 |
| Gary Bristow | Federal Marshall |
| David Deever | Man in Car |
| Tim Goodwin | Helmet Man |
| Kevin-Michael Moore | Prisoners |
| Alex Kalognomos | Prisoners |
| Jimmy Dipisa | Prisoners |
| Manwell Hendrix | Prisoners |
| Kevin McNally | Prisoners |
| Joe Tacke | Prisoners |
| Bertram Wallace | Prisoners |
| John Travis | Bartender Mike |
| Dave Anthony | Gorilla Performers |
| John Munro Cameron | Gorilla Performers |
| Jay Caputo | Gorilla Performers |
| Garon Michael | Gorilla Performers |
| Misty Rosas | Gorilla Performers |
| David St. Pierre | Gorilla Performers |
| Verne Troyer | Gorilla Performers |
| Tory Kittles | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Tyrone C. Wiggins | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Rico Paisley | Uniform Cop (uncredited) |
| Linda Harmon | Singer (uncredited) |
| Darren T. Knaus | Gorilla Vocals (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Instinct |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Spyglass Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures |
| Release date | 4 giugno 1999 |
| Executive producer | Gail Katz, Wolfgang Petersen |
| Production | Barbara Boyle, Michael Taylor |
| Writer | Gerald Di Pego |
| Casting | Renee Rousselot |
| Editing | Richard Francis-Bruce |
| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot, Robin Melhuish, Anastas N. Michos, Ted Morris, Wally Pfister |
| Assistant directors | William M. Elvin, Jon Turteltaub, Scott Graves, Thomas Johnston |
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Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Jul 15, 1999 / 12
Netherlands / Aug 05, 1999 / 6
Spain / Aug 24, 1999 / APTA
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Hungary / Sep 02, 1999 / 16
Czechia / Oct 23, 1999 / 15+
Digital
Japan / Apr 15, 2000 / G
Physical media
Netherlands / Jun 21, 2007 / 6 / DVD
TV
Netherlands / Jul 02, 2002 / 6 / SBS 6
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