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Jaws
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PG,2hrs 10min
Released:
June 1, 1975
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Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Based on Peter Benchley's best-selling novel, Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark saga set the standard for the New Hollywood popcorn blockbuster while frightening millions of moviegoers out of the water. One early summer night on fictional Atlantic resort Amity Island, Chrissie decides to take a moonlight skinny dip while her friends party on the beach. Yanked suddenly below the ocean surface, she never returns. When pieces of her wash ashore, Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) suspects the worst, but ... Full Synopsis
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Steven Spielberg overcame the lumpy plotting of Peter Benchley's novel to create an efficient, graceful fright machine in Jaws. Full Review
Metascore
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79
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Chief Martin Brody
Matt Hooper
Ellen Brody
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Roy Scheider, Feb. 10, age 75: The talented actor turned out role after crackling role, especially...
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