Duration
120 minutes
Quick Summary
Steven Spielberg's thriller, starring Roy Scheider
About This Program
A New England seaside town's tourist season is turned into a nightmare by a giant killer shark. The local police chief's efforts to protect the public are thwarted by the greedy mayor, forcing him to join forces with a grizzled fisherman and an enthusiastic marine biologist to hunt and kill the monster predator. Steven Spielberg's blockbusting thriller, starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw, with an Oscar-winning score by John Williams. The film also won Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Film Editing
Jaws broadcasts on BBC Four HD at 9:00pm, Wednesday, 31 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
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Production Details
Year1975
Runtime124 mins
DirectorSteven Spielberg
Cast & Crew
SS
Steven SpielbergDirector
LG
Lorraine Garyas Ellen Brody
JM
Jay Melloas Sean Brody
RS
Robert Shawas Quint
JF
Jonathan Filleyas Tom Cassidy
CG
Carl Gottliebas Ben Meadows
MH
Murray Hamiltonas Mayor Larry Vaughn
LF
Lee Fierroas Mrs Kintner
RD
Richard Dreyfussas Matt Hooper
RS
Roy Scheideras Martin Brody
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