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Tim & Tay revisit the seminal summer blockbuster: Jaws. We talk about the dawn of the modern movie megahit, the difficulty of shooting a movie on the ocean, and much more.
Synopsis
When a great white shark terrorizes a tourist trap island off the coast of New York, the local police chief, an oceanographer, and a seasoned fisherman are charged with catching it.
Starring Roy Schieder and directed by Stephen Spielberg, Jaws was released June 20, 1975.
Where to watch Jaws.
Scene: 45:18 - 50:20
Hooper convinces Brody to join him on a night hunt for the killer shark that he believes is still roaming the Amity coastline. They come across a noted fisherman, Ben Gardner's boat that is partially sunk. Hooper dives to investigate the boat and gets more than he bargained for.
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The Playhouse Cinema"10 animals more likely to kill you than sharks"CORRECTION: Gone With The Wind was in theatres for 30 years."Leitmotif" in Williams' film scoresRecommendations
Tim: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (Sargent, 1974)—where to watchTay: Frank Darabont's Indiana Jones' script Next episode: Sorcerer (Friedkin, 1977)—where to watch
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