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 hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.
Jaws Movie Overview
Title | Jaws |
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Release Status | Released |
Release Date | 1975-06-20 |
Runtime | 2 hours and 4 minutes |
Genre | Horror, Thriller, Adventure |
Original Language | En |
Spoken Language | English |
Country | United States of America |
Production Co. | The Zanuck/Brown Company, Universal Pictures |
Jaws Movie Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Jay Mello | Sean Brody |
Lee Fierro | Mrs. Kintner |
Jeffrey Voorhees | Alex Kintner |
Craig Kingsbury | Ben Gardner |
Phil Murray | Mr. Taft |
Robert Nevin | Medical Examiner |
Peter Benchley | Interviewer |
Fritzi Jane Courtney | Mrs. Taft (uncredited) |
David Engelbach | Research Assistant (uncredited) |
Dorothy Fielding | Girl in Music Store (uncredited) |
Joe La Creta | Barwood (uncredited) |
Belle McDonald | Mrs. Posner (uncredited) |
Joseph Oliveira | Swimmer (uncredited) |
Beverly Powers | Topless Swimmer (uncredited) |
Ayn Ruymen | Nurse (uncredited) |
Christopher Sands | Lifeguard (uncredited) |
Steven Spielberg | Amity Point Lifestation Worker (voice) (uncredited) |
Rex Trailer | Scout Master (uncredited) |
Jaws Movie Storyline
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 hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.
Jaws Movie Details
In the idyllic seaside town of Amity, the summer of ’75 takes a terrifying turn when a young woman becomes the first victim of a massive great white shark. Police Chief Martin Brody, a recent transplant from New York, grapples with his fear of the water as he tries to protect the community. Dismissing Brody’s warnings, the town’s mayor, Vaughn, prioritizes the summer tourism, leading to more attacks. Driven by guilt and a sense of duty, Brody enlists the help of Matt Hooper, a young, enthusiastic marine biologist, to confirm the shark’s presence and size. Together, they convince the town to hire Quint, a grizzled, eccentric shark hunter with a haunted past, to track and kill the creature. Setting sail on Quint’s boat, the Orca, the unlikely trio confronts the relentless predator in a battle of wits and wills. The film explores themes of man versus nature, the conflict between personal safety and economic interests, and the psychological impact of fear, while Roy Scheider as Brody, Robert Shaw embodying the hardened Quint, and Richard Dreyfuss portraying the intelligent Hooper, deliver compelling performances in this thrilling adventure.
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Movie Trailers
Daniel Craig on watching Jaws at age six
50th Anniversary Official Trailer
Jaws Movie FAQs
What is the movie Jaws about?
Jaws is about a seaside community terrorized by a great white shark. The town’s police chief, a marine biologist, and a hunter team up to destroy the beast.
Who directed Jaws?
Jaws was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who are the main actors in Jaws?
The main actors in Jaws are Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss.
What genres does Jaws belong to?
Jaws belongs to the horror, thriller, and adventure genres.
When was Jaws released?
Jaws was released on June 20, 1975.
What is the tagline for Jaws?
The tagline for Jaws is The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No 1 best seller
What is the runtime of Jaws?
The runtime of Jaws is 124 minutes.
What is the budget of the movie?
The budget for Jaws was 7000000 dollars.
Is Jaws part of a movie collection?
Yes Jaws is part of the Jaws Collection