Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Synopsis

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.

Trailer

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Cast

Steven Spielberg

Self

Cameron Crowe

Self

Jordan Peele

Self

Steven Soderbergh

Self

Carl Gottlieb

Self

J.J. Abrams

Self

Emily Blunt

Self

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Ross Williams

Self

George Lucas

Self

Robert Zemeckis

Self

James Cameron

Self

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Wendy Benchley

Self

Guillermo del Toro

Self

John Williams

Self

Joe Alves

Self

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Clayton Benchley

Self

Nat Benchley

Self

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Tracy Benchley Turner

Self

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Jim Beller

Self

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Meaghan Brosnan

Self

Crew

Camera

• Chris Johnson Director of Photography
• Matt Bernard Camera Operator

Directing

• Laurent Bouzereau Director

Editing

• Jason Summers Editor
• Ben Kaplan Additional Editor

Production

• Laura A. Bowling Executive Producer
• Wendy Benchley Executive Producer
• Ted Duvall Executive Producer
• Laurent Bouzereau Producer
• Markus Keith Producer
• Darryl Frank Producer
• Justin Falvey Producer
• Jeffrey Kramer Consulting Producer
• Greg Nicotero Consulting Producer
• Ben Hasler Co-Producer

Sound

• Blake Neely Original Music Composer

Photos