Sentences with phrase «most successful screenwriters»

Dalton Trumbo (1905 - 1976) was one of the most successful screenwriters in the country when he was subpoenaed in 1947 to testify before the House American Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) investigating citizens suspected of having Communist leanings.

Telling the story of Dalton Trumbo, the film will focus on one of Hollywood's most successful screenwriters set against one of its darkest times.

How did the story of the Nativity capture the heart of one of Britain's most successful screenwriter... More

Joe Eszterhas was the most successful screenwriter in Hollywood at the time, selling scripts for «Jagged Edge,» «Basic Instinct,» «Sliver» and, uh, «Showgirls» for record - breaking sums.

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Director / screenwriter Niki Caro is one of the most successful filmmakers to emerge from New Zealand.