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Jan Wolkers

Writer
Born October 26, 1925Died October 19, 2007 (81 years)
Jan Hendrik Wolkers was a Dutch author, sculptor and painter. He became noted as an author in the 1960s mainly for his graphic descriptions of sexual acts, which were often subject of controversy. His 1969 novel "Turks Fruit" was translated into ten different languages and published in English as "Turkish Delight". It was also made into a highly successful movie by Paul Verhoeven in 1972.

Known For

  • Turkish Delight
  • Spetters
  • Summer Heat
  • Burning Love
  • Crew Cut

Filmography

2008
Summer Heat · as Novel
1987
1983
Burning Love · as Novel
1980
1979
Crew Cut · as Novel
1973
Turkish Delight · as Novel

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