Jaws
Release Date: 27th November 1975 - Australia
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Distribution
Universal Pictures Australia
Genre: Thriller
Rating: M
Runtime: 120 minutes
Budget: $9,000,000
Box Office Gross: $477,220,580 (Worldwide)
Plot Summary
A great white shark has appeared in the ocean of the seaside town of Amity Island and is terrorising the entire community with its surprise attacks during the height of its beach season. Only thetown's police chief, a marine
biologist and an old shark
hunter will hunt down the
creature before it strikes
again.
Cast
Roy Scheider - Chief Martin Brody
Robert Shaw - Sam Quint
Lorraine Gary - Ellen Brody
Murray Hamilton - Mayor Larry Vaughn
Carl Gottlieb - Meadows
Jeffrey Kramer - Hendricks
Susan Backlinie - Christine
"Chrissie" Watkins
Jonathan Filley - Cassidy
Ted Grossman - Estuary Victim
Chris Rebello - Michael Brody
Jay Mello - Sean Brody
Lee Fierro - Mrs. Kitner
Jeffrey Voorhees - Alex Kitner
Craig Kingsbury - Ben Gardner
Robert Nevin - Medical Examiner
Peter Benchley - Interviewer (Cameo)
Chris Anastasio - Out of Towner (Uncredited)
Henry Carreiro - Felix (Uncredited)
Fritzi Jane Courtney - Mrs. Taft (Uncredited)
Cyprian R. Dube - Mr. Posner (Uncredited)
Dorothy Fielding - Girl in Music Store (Uncredited)
Belle McDonald - Mrs. Posner (Uncredited)
Jonathan Searle - Boy Swimmer with Cardboard Fin
Steven Searle - Boy Swimmer with Cardboard Fin
Harry Shearer - Beachgoer (Uncredited)
Steven Spielberg - Amity Point Lifestation
Worker (Voice) (Cameo) (Uncredited)
Alfred Wilde - Henry Wiseman (Uncredited)
Crew
Director - Steven Spielberg
Based on the Novel/Screenplay - Peter Benchley
Screenplay - Carl Gottlieb
Producers - David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck
Production Executive - William S. Gilmore
Technical Advisor - Fred Zendar
Production Designer/Second Unit Director
(Uncredited) - Joe Alves
(Uncredited) - Joe Alves
Set Decorator - John M. Dwyer
Director of Photography - Bill Butler
Underwater Photography - Rexford L. Metz
Camera Operator - Michael Chapman
Camera Operators: Live Shark Footage -
Ron & Valerie Taylor
Unit Production Manager - James Fargo
First Assistant Director - Tom Joyner
Second Unit Director (Uncredited)/Film Editor -
Verna Fields
Stunt Coordinator - Ted Grossman (Uncredited)
Special Effects - Robert A. Mattey
Special Mechanical Effects - Roy Arbogast
(Uncredited)
Sound - John R. Carter, Robert L. Hoyt,
Thomas E. Allen (Uncredited), Roger Hernan Jr.
(Uncredited) and Earl Madery (Uncredited)
Music - John Williams
Awards
1976 Academy Awards
Best Sound Effects - Robert L. Hoyt,
Awards
1976 Academy Awards
Best Sound Effects - Robert L. Hoyt,
Roger Heman Jr, Earl Madery and John R. Carter (Won)
Best Film Editing - Verna Fields (Won)
Best Original Score - John Williams (Won)
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Best Picture - Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown
Best Original Score - John Williams (Won)
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Best Picture - Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown
(Nominated)
Review
JAWS is an action-packed and frightening feature, especially for a movie made in the 1970s, with a lot of blood and guts. It is the granddaddy of all shark movies. Many people are terrified of going into the water after seeing this film. It takes place during the Amity Island Regatta and delves into a gripping exploration of themes central to its story. These themes include fear, survival, and the conflict between human ambition and natural forces.
This film was truly innovative at its time, with its suspenseful storytelling, a terrific cast led by Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss, who all delivered marvellous, nuanced performances, practical effects, and fantastic direction by a then-young and relatively unknown Steven Spielberg. However, it was Spielberg's ultimate career-defining move as he went on to do many big hits in Hollywood.
Additionally, the movie was the first summer blockbuster in history, setting a new standard for the film industry and inspiring other major box office hits, such as Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Dark Knight, and more. Oh, did I forget to mention the chilling music score by John Williams? This unmistakable two-note tune leaves your ears ringing and is the best part of JAWS, which I loved.
JAWS is one of my favourite Spielberg movies, and I enjoyed it. It's for anyone who wants to see an excellent classic ocean thriller like JAWS. It launched three sequels, Jaws 2, 3, and the infamous Jaws: The Revenge. Yet none are scarier than the original, nor had Spielberg, who was by no means involved in making any of these films. WARNING! Due to its intense scenes, this film is unsuitable for young children.
Star rating: (5/5) Best Movie Ever
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JAWS is one of my favourite Spielberg movies, and I enjoyed it. It's for anyone who wants to see an excellent classic ocean thriller like JAWS. It launched three sequels, Jaws 2, 3, and the infamous Jaws: The Revenge. Yet none are scarier than the original, nor had Spielberg, who was by no means involved in making any of these films. WARNING! Due to its intense scenes, this film is unsuitable for young children.
Star rating: (5/5) Best Movie Ever
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