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Jaws (Original title)
Date: 1975 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Production company billing: ©1975 Universal Pictures a Zanuck/Brown production MPAA: 24175
Synopsis: Horror-thriller. An enormous man-eating great white shark starts killing swimmers around Amity Island on the American east coast. The local mayor, Larry Vaughn, plays down the initial deaths, keen to keep Amity an attractive summer resort, but after a disaster on 4th July, he agrees to let the police chief Martin Brody hire tough local fisherman Quint to hunt and kill the shark. Along with expert oceanographer Matt Hooper they set off, but they become the hunted when the shark attacks Quint's boat.

Genre:
Horror

Subjects:
Sharks, Animals (subject of artistic representation), Islands, Police, Holidays, Beaches
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (80)
In: Music, sound, and the moving image v9 n2 Autumn 2015  Pages: 231-236
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Halfyard, Janet K.Article type: Book ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Of 'John Williams's film music: Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the return of the classical Hollywood music style' by Emilio Audissino.

In: Radio Times 10 Jan 2009  Page: 57
Title: Barry Norman's Greatest Hits.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the film JAWS.

In: New review of film and television studies v7 n1 March 2009  Pages: 13-22
Title: Research article: It's a shark eat shark world: Steven...Author: BROWN, William Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Spielberg's ambiuous politics". Examines the films of Steven Spielberg as representations of an ambiguous attitude and ideological discourse on capitalism. With reference to the works of Deleuze and Guattari.

In: Empire n229 July 2008  Pages: 146-152
Title: Back story: The true story of the U.S.S. IndianapolisAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Exploration of the origins of the monologue by Quint (Robert Shaw) in JAWS about why he hates sharks, and the real-life history of the U.S.S Indianapolis and the most-prolonged shark attack on humans ever. Plus a sidebar on Robert Shaw.

In: Empire n227 May 2008  Pages: 123-132,134-135
Title: The greatest movie studios: part 3: a complete history of...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Universal". History of Universal Pictures including a timeline, sidebars about monster movies, theme parks and its iconic logo. Plus a top ten listing of Universal's best films.

In: Empire n212 February 2007  Page: 20
Title: News etc.: Where are they now?Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Jay Mello discusses his childhood experiences of appearing i n JAWS as Brody's youngest son.

In: Empire n201 March 2006  Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.

In: Film Review n661 September 2005  Page: 115
Title: Jaws 30th Anniversary SE / Collector's EditionAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n188 February 2005  Pages: 64-65
Title: The 10 Best Ever Drunk ScenesAuthor: MCCABE, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A selection of the ten best 'drunk' scenes from the movies and the criteria for selecting them.

In: Sight and Sound v15 n10 October 2005  Page: 98
Title: JawsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v18 n10 Jul/Aug 2005  Page: 125,128
Title: HomeGuide: JAWS: 30th Anniversary EditionAuthor: H.K. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n189 March 2005  Pages: 119-128
Title: Lets Revise: MonstersAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A special feature on the history of monsters in the cinema and television. Includes a timeline of key events in that history, iconic monsters and films that are considered essential viewing.

In: Fangoria n246 September 2005  Page: 56
Title: DVD DungeonAuthor: KIERNAN, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n198 December 2005  Pages: 214-215
Title: At Home/All-time 100: Month Two: ThrillersAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Ten thrillers chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collec- tion of one hundred films.

In: Empire n195 September 2005  Pages: 134-135
Title: Decade Death Match: 70's: The 10 Greatest '70s MoviesAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief critiques of the ten films considered the best from the 1970s.

In: Empire n195 September 2005  Page: 151
Title: RWD: JawsAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v37 n4 July 2005  Page: 61
Title: In Review: DVD: Bigger BoatAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Score Monthly v10 n4 Jul/Aug 2005  Pages: 22-24
Title: What You Don't See Can Hurt YouAuthor: ESSMAN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: To mark the thirtieth anniversary of release of JAWS, this article celebrates the contribution John Williams score has made to its enduring success.

In: Film Score Monthly v10 n4 Jul/Aug 2005  Page: 59
Title: The Laserphile: Summer Hits and MissesAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinema Retro v1 n3 Autumn 2005  Pages: 50-53
Title: JawsfestAuthor: PFEIFFER, Lee Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A behind-the-scenes look at 'Jawsfest' a three-day celebrat- ion of the thirtieth anniversary of JAWS.

In: Radio Times 3 Sep 2005  Page: 43
Title: Films.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n59 August 2005  Pages: 58-59
Title: The best films of the '70sAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman  Pages: 88-97
Title: You're gonna need a bigger budgetAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of Steven Spielberg's JAWS, the first ever blockbuster.

In: Empire vSpec nSteven Spielberg  Page: [whole issue]
Title: The directors collection: Steven SpielbergAuthor: BRAUND, Simon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special issue on Steven Spielberg includes a biography, analyses of his films; interviews with Dennis Weaver, Pete Postlethwaite, Kathleen Kennedy, Caroline Goodall, Steven Spielberg; features on the production of his movies and TV.

In: American Cinematographer v84 n2 February 2003  Page: 112
Title: Wrap shotAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the logistical difficulties during the filming of JAWS, whose cinematographer was Bill Butler and camera operator Michael Chapman.

In: Music from the Movies n30 Feb/Mar 2001  Page: 47
Title: Film music review: the latest releases reviewed and ratedAuthor: DONGA, Roy Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Creative Screenwriting v8 n3 May/Jun 2001  Pages: 54-61
Title: Jaws: Carl GottliebAuthor: BAER, Bill Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Carl Gottlieb who discusses his work as screenwriter and as actor on Steven Spielberg's JAWS.

In: Film Score Monthly v5 n5 June 2000  Pages: 32-35
Title: The head, the tail, the whole damn thingAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Detailed soundtrack (on CD) review for "Jaws: Anniversary Collector's Edition".

In: Empire n133 July 2000  Page: 134
Title: Video to buyAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n197 October 2000  Page: 63
Title: DVD DungeonAuthor: KIERNAN, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v81 n10 October 2000  Page: 18
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n135 September 2000  Page: 109
Title: DVDAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n135 September 2000  Page: 130
Title: SoundtracksAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v19 n74 Summer 2000  Pages: 12-13
Title: Record reviewsAuthor: BUCHSBAUM, Tony Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Music from the Movies n28 August 2000  Pages: 62-63
Title: Film music review: archivalAuthor: [AK] Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for JAWS, music composed by John Johnny Williams.

In: Film Score Monthly v5 n9 Nov/Dec 2000  Page: 58,60
Title: ScoreAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v10 n8 August 2000  Pages: 61-62
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v10 n8 August 2000  Page: 62
Title: DVDArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Neon February 1999  Pages: 200-105
Title: Death fishAuthor: GRIFFIN, Nancy Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: On the making of JAWS

In: Entertainment Weekly n495 23 Jul 1999  Pages: 25-30
Title: 25 Scariest Movies of All TimeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Entertainment Weekly lists its 25 Scariest Movies of All Time. Short note on each.

In: Empire n105 March 1998  Pages: 96-112
Title: Empire's tribute to Steven SpielbergAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A sixteen-page tribute to Steven Spielberg which considers each of his sixteen films chronologically up to SCHINDLERS LIST (1994).

In: Radio Times v295 n3849 08 Nov 1997  Page: 62
Title: Behind the Scenes.Author: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Background article to the film.

In: Fangoria n150 March 1996  Pages: 82-88
Title: The Jaws of FearAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Article about the production of JAWS, with statements from members of the crew

In: Creative Screenwriting v3 n1 Summer 1996  Pages: 31-36
Title: Review essay: Jaws: beyond actionAuthor: ASKARI, Brent Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review essay which looks at Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb's script for JAWS (1975), focusing on how it breaks and transcends the norms of writing for the action/ adventure genre.

In: Premiere v3 n6 July 1995  Pages: 34-36
Title: Jaws At 20: A CelebrationAuthor: HENSELY, Dennis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A group of friends watch a video of JAWS and provide a light hearted reassesment of the film.

In: Premiere v9 n2 October 1995  Pages: 88-101
Title: In the Grip of "Jaws"Author: GRIFFIN, Nancy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Schneider, and many others involved in the production of JAWS remember making the film.

In: Empire n73 July 1995  Pages: 78-85
Title: dur-dum dur-dum dur-dum dur-dum...Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: As a celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the release of Steven Spielberg's JAWS a selection of interviews with people behind the scenes on the movie, a list of dramatic moments from the film, sequels and spin-offs.

In: The Velvet Light Trap n31 Spring 1993  Pages: 27-38
Title: Therapeutic Narrative: "The Wild Bunch", "Jaws" and VietnamAuthor: TORRY, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of two films which offer a diagnosis and suggest a remedy for the national(American) trauma of the Vietnam War - JAWS and The WILD BUNCH.

In: American Film v15 n12 September 1990  Page: 10
Title: [American Film - v15 n12 September 1990: no known title]Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Letter correcting the article in American Film June 1990.

In: American Film v15 n9 June 1990  Page: 32
Title: Save Our ScriptArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The problems of scriptwriting with contributions from various scriptwriters - John Milius discusses JAWS.

In: Films and Filming v22 n4 January 1976  Page: 30
Title: [Films and Filming - v22 n4 January 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Positif n179 March 1976  Pages: 35-38
Title: [Positif - n179 March 1976: no known title]Language: French

In: Cineforum n151 Jan/Feb 1976  Pages: 35-40
Title: [Cineforum - n151 Jan/Feb 1976: no known title]Language: Italian

In: Film Review v26 n2 February 1976  Pages: 4-5, 6-7
Title: [Film Review - v26 n2 February 1976: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Review and interview with director.

In: Ecran n50 15 Sep 1976  Pages: 30-33
Title: [Ecran - n50 15 Sep 1976: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: The publicity and success of JAWS.

In: Photoplay v27 n1 January 1976  Pages: 45-47, 59
Title: [Photoplay - v27 n1 January 1976: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Films Illustrated v5 n53 January 1976  Pages: 164-165, 174, 176-177
Title: [Films Illustrated - v5 n53 January 1976: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Screen International n17 3 Jan 1976  Page: 5,13
Title: [Screen International - n17 3 Jan 1976: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A psychiatrist explains reasons for the success of the film.

In: Jump Cut n10/11 1976  Pages: 20-23
Title: [Jump Cut - n10/11 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Cahiers du Cinéma n265 Mar/Apr 1976  Pages: 12-16
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n265 Mar/Apr 1976: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Analysis of horror.

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v4 n3 Summer 1976  Pages: 196-214
Title: [Literature/Film Quarterly - v4 n3 Summer 1976: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Framework n4 Autumn 1976  Pages: 25-27
Title: [Framework - n4 Autumn 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: American Cinematographer v56 n3 March 1975  Pages: 274-277, 320, 330-331, 350-351
Title: [American Cinematographer - v56 n3 March 1975: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the making of the film.

In: Jump Cut n9 Sep/Oct 1975  Page: 1, 26
Title: [Jump Cut - n9 Sep/Oct 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Photon n26 1975  Pages: 13,46-47
Title: [Photon - n26 1975: no known title]Author: BORST, Ronald V. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v236 n42 12 Jun 1975  Page: 3, 11
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v236 n42 12 Jun 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v45 n1 Winter 1975/76  Pages: 56-57
Title: [Sight and Sound - v45 n1 Winter 1975/76: no known title]Language: English

In: Photoplay v26 n3 March 1975  Page: 45
Title: [Photoplay - v26 n3 March 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinefantastique v4 n2 Summer 1975  Page: 31
Title: [Cinefantastique - v4 n2 Summer 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: American Film v1 n1 October 1975  Pages: 37-52
Title: [American Film - v1 n1 October 1975: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v42 n503 December 1975  Pages: 263-264
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v42 n503 December 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Photoplay v26 n10 October 1975  Page: 6
Title: [Photoplay - v26 n10 October 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Montage n32 1975  Pages: 30-31
Title: [Montage - n32 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Films in Review v26 n7 Aug/Sep 1975  Page: 436
Title: [Films in Review - v26 n7 Aug/Sep 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming v22 n3 December 1975  Pages: 10-11
Title: [Films and Filming - v22 n3 December 1975: no known title]Language: English
Description: Stills.

In: The Listener v94 n2438 25Dec-1 Jan 1976  Page: 888
Title: [The Listener - v94 n2438 25Dec-1 Jan 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 18 Jun 1975  Page: 16
Title: [Variety - 18 Jun 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v237 n2 26 Jun 1975  Page: 1,7
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v237 n2 26 Jun 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Action v9 n4 Jul/Aug 1974  Pages: 4-12
Title: [Action - v9 n4 Jul/Aug 1974: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v231 n19 10 May 1974  Page: 20
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v231 n19 10 May 1974: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (25)
Title: Jaws book: new perspectives on the classic summer blockbuster
Author: Hunter, IQ  Pages: xiv, 278 pages

Title: Cycles, sequels, spin-offs, remakes, and reboots: multiplicities in film and television
Author: KLEIN, Amanda Ann  Pages: vi, 357 pages

Title: studios after the studios: neoclassical Hollywood (1970-2010)
Author: Connor, J.D.  Pages: viii, 365 pages

Title: John Williams's film music: Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the return of the classical Hollywood music style
Author: Audissino, Emilio  Pages: xxvi, 317 pages

Title: Empire of dreams: the science fiction and fantasy films of Steven Spielberg
Author: GORDON, Andrew M.  Pages: x, 291 p.

Title: cinema of Steven Spielberg: empire of light
Author: Morris, Nigel  Pages: vii, 434p.

Title: Directed by Steven Spielberg: poetics of the contemporary Hollywood blockbuster
Author: BUCKLAND, Warren  Pages: xiii, 242 p.

Title: Planks of reason: essays on the horror film
Author: GRANT, Barry Keith  Pages: xv, 416 p.

Title: Blockbuster: how Hollywood learned to stop worrying and love the Summer
Author: Shone, Tom  Pages: viii, 340 p.

Title: Movie blockbusters
Author: STRINGER, Julian  Pages: xi, 276 p.

Title: Jaws
Author: QUIRKE, Antonia  Pages: 95 p.

Title: Jaws log: 25th anniversary edition
Author: GOTTLIEB, Carl  Pages: 223p.

Title: Visions of virtue in popular film
Author: Kupfer, Joseph H.  Pages: vii-xi, 236p.

Title: Immortal monster: the mythological evolution of the fantastic beast in modern fiction and film
Author: ANDRIANO, Joseph D.

Title: Steven Spielberg: the man, his movies, and their meaning
Author: TAYLOR, Philip M  Pages: 198p.

Title: Nordic explorations: film before 1930
Author: FULLERTON, John  Pages: xiii,280p.

Title: Jaws: Bloomsbury movie guide no. 5
Author: ANDREWS, Nigel  Pages: 182p.

Title: Easy riders, raging bulls: how the sex-drugs-and-rock'n'roll generation saved Hollywood
Author: Biskind, Peter  Pages: 506p.

Title: Easy riders, raging bulls: how the sex'n'drugs'n'rock'n'roll generation saved Hollywood
Author: Biskind, Peter  Pages: 506 pages

Title: American dreamtime: a cultural analysis of popular movies and their implications for a science of humanity
Author: DRUMMOND, Lee  Pages: v-xiii. 336p.

Title: Projecting the shadow: the cyborg hero in American film
Author: RUSHING, Janice Hocker  Pages: 261p.
Description: JAWS pp. 78-99 The DEER HUNTER pp. 100-119 The MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE pp. 120-141 BLADE RUNNER pp. 142-163 The TERMINATOR pp. 164-181 TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY pp. 182-201

Title: Comparison of exhibition and distribution patterns in three recent feature motion pictures
Author: DALY, David Anthony  Pages: 201p.
Description: Originally presented as the author's Ph.D. thesis, Southern Illinois University, 1978.

Title: On location on Martha's Vineyard: the making of the movie "Jaws"
Author: BLAKE, Edith  Pages: 181p.

Title: Jaws log
Author: GOTTLIEB, Carl  Pages: 217p.

Title: Britton on film: the complete film criticism of Andrew Britton
Author: GRANT, Barry Keith  Pages: xviii, 533 p.