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József Antal Eszterhás (Hungarian: [ˈjoːʒɛf ɒntɒl ˈɛstɛrhaːʃ]; born November 23, 1944), credited as Joe Eszterhas, is an Hungarian-American writer. Born in Hungary, he grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. After an early career as a journalist and editor, he entered the film industry.
Joe Eszterhas is a Hungarian-born American screenwriter and producer, best known for his erotic thrillers such as Basic Instinct, Showgirls and Sliver. He has won seven awards and received five nominations for his work, and has been married four times.
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- Csakanydoroszlo, Hungary
Joe Eszterhas is a Hungarian-born writer and producer of films such as Basic Instinct, Showgirls and Sliver. He has a history of record-breaking screenplay deals, public feuds with Hollywood executives and a distinctive writing style.
- November 23, 1944
Mar 30, 2022 · The screenwriter of Basic Instinct talks about the inspiration, the controversy, and the legacy of his 1992 hit film. He reveals the real-life people behind the characters, the record-setting script sale, and the famous interrogation scene.
- Brent Simon
Apr 11, 2024 · How did top screenwriters like Joe Eszterhas challenge the Hollywood system in the mid-'80s and what lessons can they offer today? Read Peter Bart's analysis of the rebellion, its impact and its limitations.
Oct 24, 2013 · Joe Eszterhas. This article is more than 10 years old. Interview. Joe Eszterhas: 'Mel Gibson needs help' Andrew Pulver. The screenwriter of Basic Instinct and Flashdance talks about his...
Roger Ebert | 1997-09-15. TORONTO -- Joe Eszterhas hasn't become history's highest-paid screenwriter by penning quirky little stories about coming of age in Cleveland - but one of the big hits of the Toronto Film Festival's closing weekend is just such a film.
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