Dick Richards is a celebrated figure in the realms of film direction, photography, and TV commercials. Richards was first choice to direct JAWS until a classic faux pas at a meeting with the producers.
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Navigate the depths of this iconic shark thriller with our essential parent's guide. From heart-pounding suspense to timeless thrills, discover how to make this classic adventure a family movie night favorite!"
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Captain William Toti, the final captain of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Indianapolis (SSN-697) and Chairman of the USS Indianapolis Legacy Organisation, spoke in an exclusive video to The Daily Jaws creator Ross Williams about the legacy of JAWS in relation to the sinking of the USS Indianapolis.
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Relatable, flawed and from humble origins, these archetypal characters face challenges in a way that resonates with all of us. Say hello to ‘the Everyman’.
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On June 17, 1972, a group of men broke into the offices of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. 360-miles away, in Stonington, Connecticut, author Peter Benchley is six months away from turning in the manuscript to his latest novel, “Jaws.”
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Numerous anecdotes from the production of Jaws rival the entertainment value of the film itself, particularly those featuring Robert Shaw.
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If you’ve read the novel “Jaws” you know that Matt Hooper meets a grisly fate after he goes down in the shark cage. To add insult to injury, as the shark breaches the water with Hooper in its jaws, Brody takes aim with a rifle and fires, only to hit Hooper in the neck. However, in the film – SPOILER ALERT - Hooper lives. Ever wonder why?
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Robert Archibald Shaw entered the world on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England. He was born to Doreen Nora (Avery), a nurse, and Thomas Archibald Shaw, a doctor.
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