Jaws: The Inside Story
Jaws: The Inside Story

Jaws: The Inside Story

2010Movie90 minEnglish

Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Unknown (Documentary)Genres: Documentary, History

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the tumultuous production of Steven Spielberg's iconic 1975 thriller, Jaws. It explores the numerous challenges faced by the cast and crew, including the unreliability of the mechanical shark, budget overruns, and the intense pressure to complete the film. Featuring interviews with key figures, it offers an inside look at how this groundbreaking film was brought to life against all odds.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on the making of a classic film, 'Jaws: The Inside Story' was generally well-received by audiences interested in film history and behind-the-scenes content. It is praised for its comprehensive look at the production difficulties and its interviews with the people involved.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its detailed exploration of the difficult production of Jaws.
  • Appreciated for offering insights from the cast and crew.
  • Seen as a valuable watch for fans of the original film and filmmaking history.

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Fun Fact

The production of Jaws was so plagued by mechanical shark failures that the crew nicknamed the notoriously unreliable shark 'Bruce,' after Steven Spielberg's lawyer, Bruce Ramer.

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