Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. It stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, with the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a summer ...

Jun 20, 1975 · Jaws: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary. When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to …

The original Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, is based on Peter Benchley's novel of the same name. It tells the story of Police Chief Martin Brody (portrayed by Roy Scheider) of Amity Island (a fictional summer resort town) and his quest to protect beachgoers from a great white shark by closing the beach.

Mar 27, 2025 · Jaws, American suspense and horror film, released in 1975, that was directed by Steven Spielberg and is considered the first summer blockbuster. Based on the 1974 novel of the same name by author Peter Benchley, it tells the story of a great white shark that terrorizes a beach resort town.

Mar 5, 2025 · Celebrating Jaws' 50th Anniversary and Legacy: Events, Merchandise and More Universal Pictures and Steven Spielberg released Jaws, the original summer blockbuster, in June 1975. Fifty years later, the film remains a highly influential motion picture. To celebrate this milestone, Jaws will be brought to life through a nearly year-long celebration, a theatrical re-release, an anniversary edition ...

Experience Jaws (1975) like never before. The largest museum exhibition dedicated to Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning film, Jaws: The Exhibition celebrates the film’s landmark 50th anniversary and revisits Jaws scene by scene, through original objects, immersive recreations, and interactive moments.

Jun 20, 2024 · Directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975, JAWS is not just a film; it's a cultural phenomenon that redefined the thriller genre and created the summer blockbuster. The tale of a great white shark terrorizing the small island community of …

Aug 20, 2000 · The major Hollywood studios, which had avoided summer, now identified it as the prime releasing season, and “Jaws” inspired hundreds of summer thrillers and f/x pictures. For Spielberg, the movie was the launching pad for the most extraordinary directorial career in modern movie history.

Jun 20, 1975 · When a seaside community finds itself under attack by a great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again in this Steven Spielberg classic.

Fifty years after his breakthrough smash, the legendary director tells how he was left traumatised by the pressure of a disaster-ridden shoot Steven Spielberg with “Bruce”, star of his iconic film Jaws ALAMY Richard Schickel Friday October 04 2024, 5.00pm, The Times