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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.
Mar 30, 2022 · The screenwriter of Basic Instinct talks about the inspiration, the sale, and the impact of his neo-noir film that sparked debates and scandals. He also reveals his personal stories behind the characters of Nick and Catherine.
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.
Learn about Joe Eszterhas, a Hungarian-born American writer, novelist, screenwriter, and producer. Find out his personal and professional background, his awards and honors, and his notable books and films.
Apr 11, 2024 · Behind his feisty exterior, the Hungarian-born Eszterhas was a thoughtful and sophisticated writer who yearned to do serious work — he wrote some fine books post-retirement. This...
Jan 31, 2023 · Legend has it (okay, well, actually it was the Los Angeles Times) that Joe Eszterhas once sold a script written on the back of a cocktail napkin for 4.7 million dollars. And it makes sense when one learns that once upon a time good ol’ Joe was the highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood.
