The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

Nan
1h 43m
2009
7.2 /10 (23)

Dedicated to Peter Benchley

Overview

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-05-02

Top Billed Cast

Roy Scheider

Narrator / Self

Steven Spielberg

Self

Richard Dreyfuss

Self

Joe Alves

Self

Richard Arbogast

Self

Susan Backlinie

Self

Peter Benchley

Self

David Brown

Self

Bill Butler

Self

Henry Carreiro

Self

Lee Fierro

Self

Jonathan Filley

Self

Lorraine Gary

Self

William S. Gilmore

Self

Marc Gilpin

Self

Carl Gottlieb

Self

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