Paul Verhoeven (born July 18, 1938 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He filmed in both the Netherlands and the United States. Explicitly violent and sexual content are trademarks of both his drama and science fiction films. He is best known for directing the American feature films "RoboCop" (1987), "Total Recall" (1990), "Basic Instinct" (1992), and "Starship Troopers" (1997). Wikipedia
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Now American audiences may be surprised to learn that the film was co-written and directed by action auteur and Dutch native Paul Verhoeven best known for Robocop and Basic Instinct. suicidegirls.com/interviews/Paul+Verhoeven
Dutch director Paul Verhoeven is seen by some as the epitome of how Hollywood destroys true artists. www.sensesofcinema.com/contents/directors/03/verhoeven.html