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The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

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The Shark Is Still Working

"Dedicated to Peter Benchley"

2009

1h 43m

7.3(24 votes)

Documentary

Overview

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Narrator / Self

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Self

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Self

Joe Alves

Joe Alves

Self

Richard Arbogast

Self

Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

Self

Peter Benchley

Peter Benchley

Self

David Brown

Self

Wilmer Butler

Wilmer Butler

Self

Henry Carreiro

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Erik Hollander
Written by: James Gelet
Produced by: James-Michael Roddy
James Gelet

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