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The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

Dedicated to Peter Benchley

20097.21h 43m

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.

Directed by Erik Hollander
Written by James Gelet
Produced by James-Michael Roddy, James Gelet, Erik Hollander
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Top Cast

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

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Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

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Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

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Joe Alves

Joe Alves

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Richard Arbogast

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Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

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Peter Benchley

Peter Benchley

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David Brown

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Bill Butler

Bill Butler

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Henry Carreiro

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About The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working is a documentary film released in 2009 exploring themes of filmmaking, making of. Directed by Erik Hollander, it stars Roy Scheider, Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss. 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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