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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
- 2 min
- 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
"Joe Eszterhas is a complex and paradoxical figure: part outlaw and outsider combined with equal parts romantic and moralist. More than one person has called him "the devil." He has been referred to as "the most reviled man in America."
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.
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Jun 7, 2012 · Joe Eszterhas: 'Mel Gibson needs help' Andrew Pulver: The screenwriter of Basic Instinct and Flashdance talks about his feud with Gibson and other fights in his Hollywood career Published: 24...
