Jaws 50th Anniversary

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the film which helped coin the tern “Summer Blockbuster”!

Originally released on June 20, 1975, Jaws, based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley, became the first true summer blockbuster and a cultural tsunami. It shattered every record to become the highest-grossing film of the year, earning a nomination for Best Picture and winning three Academy Awards®, including one for John Williams’ iconic musical score. Almost five decades later, Jaws has become inexorable from global film culture, has inspired multiple generations of filmmakers and remains one of the most thrilling, terrifying and unforgettable films of all time.

Director

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfus, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton