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1975 · 124 min · PG

Jaws

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Horror, Thriller, Adventure

Jaws (1975) is a Horror film, directed by Steven Spielberg set during the 1970s, in summer. It runs 124 minutes and is rated PG.

A creature feature and survival, with a tense tone. Themes of survival and man vs nature run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Bill Butler
Cast
Roy ScheiderRobert ShawRichard DreyfussLorraine GaryMurray HamiltonCarl GottliebJeffrey KramerSusan Backlinie

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Coastal SeaIsland
When
1970s
Season
Summer

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature FeatureSurvival
Themes
SurvivalMan Vs Nature
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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