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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.
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Joe Eszterhas is a Hungarian-born American screenwriter and producer, known for his erotic thrillers such as Basic Instinct, Showgirls and Sliver. He has won seven awards and received five nominations, and has been married four times and has four children.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- 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
Apr 11, 2024 · April 11, 2024 4:42pm. Joe Eszterhas Everett. Even as he collected his martini, the burly stranger who introduced himself as “Joe” exuded an aura of belligerence. We were standing on the fringe...
Find out what Roger Ebert thought of Joe Eszterhas's movies, such as Showgirls, Jade, and Flashdance. Read Eszterhas's interviews, blog posts, and features on topics like Bob Dylan, Arthur Hiller, and Alan Smithee.
Birth Details. November 23, 1944? Csakanydoroszlo, Hungary. Famous Works. CREDITS. Film Work. Executive Producer. Betrayed, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1988. (With others) Music Box, TriStar, 1989. (With others) Nowhere to Run, Columbia, 1993. (With others) Sliver (also known as Sliver--Gier der Augen ), Paramount, 1993.
