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The Filming of Jaws
In June 1975 the legendary movie about a man-eating shark was released. It would go on to become a blockbuster.
In June 1975 the legendary movie about a man-eating shark was released. It would go on to become a summer blockbuster - terrifying swimmers the world over. Carl Gottlieb co-wrote the screenplay for the movie, rewriting and reworking the script all through the difficult shoot.
(Photo: A Great White shark. Credit: Science Photo Library)
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