Jaws * Quotes
Release date: 06/20/1975
Runtime: 124 min
"Jaws": A classic of suspense cinema
Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" is a film that has burned itself deep into the collective memory of cinema. The 1975 classic is one of the most famous films in history and has inspired countless imitators and sequels. The story of a giant great white shark terrorizing a coastal town is as simple as it is effective. But what makes this movie so special?
The characters of Jaws are what set this film apart from many other horror films. Roy Scheider plays Brody, the coastal town's police chief who must take on the threat of the shark. Robert Shaw is the swashbuckling shark catcher Quint, who is haunted by his own past. And Richard Dreyfuss is Hooper, the curious oceanographer who wants to know everything about the shark.
But it's not just the characters that make this film stand out. It's also the way Spielberg builds the tension. Most of the shark attacks don't happen directly on screen, but are hinted at through subtle hints and claustrophobic camera angles. This creates an incredibly unnerving atmosphere that lasts until the impressive finale.
Of course, Jaws itself is also one of the most famous creatures in film history. The iconic film music theme by John Williams is unforgettable and gives the shark almost human characteristics. You get the feeling that the shark has a character of its own and that makes it all the more terrifying.
"Jaws" is a timeless classic that is still as effective and exciting today as it was almost 50 years ago. Spielberg has created a masterpiece here that has fascinated generations of viewers and will continue to do so. An absolute must for all film fans!
Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" is a film that has burned itself deep into the collective memory of cinema. The 1975 classic is one of the most famous films in history and has inspired countless imitators and sequels. The story of a giant great white shark terrorizing a coastal town is as simple as it is effective. But what makes this movie so special?
The characters of Jaws are what set this film apart from many other horror films. Roy Scheider plays Brody, the coastal town's police chief who must take on the threat of the shark. Robert Shaw is the swashbuckling shark catcher Quint, who is haunted by his own past. And Richard Dreyfuss is Hooper, the curious oceanographer who wants to know everything about the shark.
But it's not just the characters that make this film stand out. It's also the way Spielberg builds the tension. Most of the shark attacks don't happen directly on screen, but are hinted at through subtle hints and claustrophobic camera angles. This creates an incredibly unnerving atmosphere that lasts until the impressive finale.
Of course, Jaws itself is also one of the most famous creatures in film history. The iconic film music theme by John Williams is unforgettable and gives the shark almost human characteristics. You get the feeling that the shark has a character of its own and that makes it all the more terrifying.
"Jaws" is a timeless classic that is still as effective and exciting today as it was almost 50 years ago. Spielberg has created a masterpiece here that has fascinated generations of viewers and will continue to do so. An absolute must for all film fans!
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Cast (partial)
Roy Scheider (Chief Martin Brody), Robert Shaw (Sam Quint), Richard Dreyfuss (Matt Hooper), Lorraine Gary (Ellen Brody), Jonathan Filley (Cassidy) (more...)
Movie Quotes
"You're gonna need a bigger boat."
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