When a prominent art dealer is found murdered, the man's death leads to an intriguing investigation steeped in sex, corruption and crime. District Attorney David Corelli gets assigned to the case and discovers that a key suspect is his ex-lover Katrina Gavin, a beautiful psychologist who has settled down with his old friend and peer. As Corelli gets deeper into the case, he uncovers dark secrets with far-reaching implications.
Direction
Friedkin's kinetic car chase through Chinatown streets.
Cinematography
Saturated golds and blues screaming mid-90s eroticism.
Acting
Fiorentino's controlled femme fatale vs. Palminteri's volcanic rage.
Director
William Friedkin
David Caruso
David Corelli
Linda Fiorentino
Trina Gavin
Chazz Palminteri
Matt Gavin
Richard Crenna
Governor Edwards
Michael Biehn
Bob Hargrove
Donna Murphy
Karen Heller
Holt McCallany
Bill Barrett
David Hunt
Pat Callendar
Angie Everhart
Patrice Jacinto
Kevin Tighe
D.A. Arnold Clifford
Robin Thomas
Mr. Green
Drew Snyder
Executive
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Friedkin disowned the theatrical cut after studio-mandated edits removed 40 minutes, including a crucial subplot about political corruption that actually explained the conspiracy.
Jade arrived at the absolute tail end of the erotic thriller boom; Basic Instinct's success had spawned dozens of imitators, and audiences were already exhausted by the formula.
US
