Joe Eszterhas

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Producer
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Paul Verhoeven's 'Showgirls' was met by critics and audiences with near universal derision. 'You Don't Nomi' traces the film's redemptive journey from notorious flop to cult classic, and maybe even masterpiece.

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You Don't Nomi (2019)

Joe Eszterhas was born on 23 November 1944 in Csakanydoroszlo, Hungary. He is a writer and producer, known for Showgirls (1995), Basic Instinct (1992) and Sliver (1993). He has been married to Naomi Baka since 30 July 1994. They have four children. He was previously married to Geraldine Javer.

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Awards
- 7 wins & 5 nominations

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Gina Gershon and Joe Eszterhas at an event for Showgirls (1995)

Joe Eszterhas at an event for An Alan Smithee Film (1997)

Known for:

Showgirls

5.1

Writer

1995

Basic Instinct

7.0

Writer

1992

Sliver

5.1

Writer

1993

An Alan Smithee Film

3.5

Writer

1997

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Writer

The Impact
6.6
- Writer
- 2022
Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven
1.8
- characters (uncredited)
- 2011
Koniec/Poczatek
Short
- based in part on the book by
- 2009
Szabadság, szerelem
6.9
- screenplay
- story
- 2006
Basic Instinct 2
4.4
- based on characters created by
- 2006
An Alan Smithee Film
3.5
- written by
- 1997
Telling Lies in America
6.2
- written by
- 1997
Jade
5.3
- written by
- 1995
Showgirls
5.1
- written by
- 1995
Sliver: Alternate Opening
5.8
Video
- writer
- 1993
Sliver: Alternate Ending
7.0
Video
- writer
- 1993
Sliver
5.1
- screenplay
- 1993
Cavale sans issue
5.7
- screenplay
- story
- 1993
Basic Instinct
7.0
- written by
- 1992
Music Box
7.3
- written by
- 1989

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Trivia
Has repeatedly made public statements blasting the "talent" of Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino has not only acknowledged said statements, but has gone on to praise Eszterhas and his infamous 1995 film Showgirls (1995).

Quotes
I've always had a great deal of confidence in the stories I tell. And I always can think of a lot of new stories to tell. I'm not frightened. But a lot of people in this town are frightened.