Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley.It stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, with the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a summer resort town.

Michael Crichton (1942–2008) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He wrote 29 novels and his books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films.

Aug 6, 2013 · A heart-pounding novel of suspense and a brilliant meditation on the nature of humanity, Jaws is one of the most iconic thrillers ever written.

Jun 23, 2015 · The novel Jaws doesn’t. Benchley’s novel likely succeeded in its day because of its novelty–the premise of a shark terrorizing a small town was understandably popular as a suspense/thriller/horror tale for an audience that hadn’t yet read the novels of Michael Crichton.

John Michael Crichton (/ ˈkraɪtən /; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films.

Jul 4, 2024 · There’s the kind exemplified by the books of Michael Crichton, which switch between storyteller and didactic modes while never integrating one with the other. Crichton is particularly prone to this, veering from page-turning plots to plot …

Oct 14, 2014 · The Steven Spielberg Director's Collection showcases a selection of the Academy Award winner's unforgettable movies filmed for Universal, including his very first TV feature, Duel, and his first theatrical release, The Sugarland Express, and blockbusters such as Jaws, E.T.

Michael Crichton (born October 23, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died November 4, 2008, Los Angeles, California) was an American writer known for his thoroughly researched popular thrillers, which often deal with the potential ramifications of advancing technology.

Jaws is the classic blockbuster thriller that inspired the three-time Academy Award-winning Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of helpless horror again—or for the first time!

Nov 4, 2008 · John Michael Crichton (/ˈkraɪtən/; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within...