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József Antal Eszterhás (Hungarian: [ˈjoːʒɛf ɒntɒl ˈɛstɛrhaːʃ]; born November 23, 1944), credited as Joe Eszterhas, is a 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
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.
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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
Hungarian-American screenwriter Joe Eszterhas grew up in a refugee camp in Austria. As a child, his parents fled Europe, eventually moving to New York City and then Cleveland, Ohio. He...
Joe Eszterhas has achieved widespread fame as a top Hollywood screenwriter whose successes include such films as Flashdance and Basic Instinct. Yet before he conquered the movie world, Eszterhas had already established himself as a cutting-edge, radical journalist for Rolling Stone magazine.
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.
