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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.
- January 1, 1
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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 · Basic Instinct ’s Joe Eszterhas on that famous interrogation scene, and the film’s lasting impact. The famed screenwriter talks about the relationships that inspired his characters, and the...
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Joe Eszterhas, a Hungarian-American screenwriter and author, shares his story of fleeing Hungary, becoming a Hollywood success and a Christian convert. Read his interview with Memory Project, a California European Cultural Initiative.
Apr 17, 2019 · 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...
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Joe Eszterhas is the screenplay author of such films as The Jagged Edge, Flashdance, Basic Instinct, and Showgirls. At one point, Eszterhas was the highest-paid writer...
