
Jaws
“The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.”
1975·2h 4m·en·PG
7.7
Overview
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.
Where to Watch (US)
Details
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Written by
- Peter Benchley, Peter Benchley, Carl Gottlieb
- Produced by
- Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
- Composer
- John Williams
Released June 20, 1975·United States·$7,000,000 budget·$470,653,000 revenue
Cast

Roy Scheider
Brody

Robert Shaw
Quint

Richard Dreyfuss
Hooper

Lorraine Gary
Ellen Brody

Murray Hamilton
Vaughn

Carl Gottlieb
Meadows

Jeffrey Kramer
Hendricks

Susan Backlinie
Chrissie

Jonathan Filley
Cassidy

Ted Grossman
Estuary Victim

Chris Rebello
Michael Brody
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Jay Mello
Sean Brody
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Lee Fierro
Mrs. Kintner
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Jeffrey Voorhees
Alex Kintner

Craig Kingsbury
Ben Gardner

Phil Murray
Mr. Taft
Keywords
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Links
Trailer
Podcasts
The Evolution of Horror — NATURE BITES BACK! Pt 10: Jaws (1975)










