Jaws (1975)

The film that ruined Hollywood? Many say this blockbuster changed the way (forever) that studio executives particularly the finance "guys" decide which films to fund. It was the first big Steven Spielberg success who was reported to have been so scared when he read Peter Benchley’s book that he wanted to return the favor. Robert Shaw Roy Scheider Richard Dreyfuss Lorraine Gray Murray Hamilton and "Bruce" the shark star (AFI’s #18 villain). This Oscar-nominated film won for Editing and Sound as well as for John Williams’ famous score. It was added to the National Film Registry in 2001. #2 on AFI’s 100 Most Heart Pounding Movies list. #48 on AFI’s 100 Greatest Movies list. "You’re gonna need a bigger boat." is #35 on AFI’s 100 Greatest Movie Quotes list. #6 on AFI’s Top 25 Film Scores list.

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