Peter Benchley
Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 12, 2006) was an American author, best known for his novel Jaws and its subsequent film adaptation, the latter co-written by Benchley (with Carl Gottlieb) and directed by Steven Spielberg. Several more of his works were also adapted for cinema, including The Deep, The Island, Beast, and White Shark.
| Known For | Writing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.7447 |
| Birthday | 1940-05-08 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
| Also Known As |
2009
The Shark Is Still Working
7.292/24
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to sh...
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The Shark Is Still Working
1997
In the Teeth of Jaws
8/2
BBC documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's Jaws.
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In the Teeth of Jaws
1995
The Making of 'Jaws'
6.774/31
A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew and never-before-seen footage.
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The Making of 'Jaws'
1975
Jaws
7.683/11618
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist,...
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Jaws
1978
Hunters of the Reef
6.5/2
A salvage boat captain is pitted against a better-equipped competitor in a race to locate a sunken wreck in shark-infested waters off the Florida coas...
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Hunters of the Reef
1994
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
5.851/57
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted w...
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Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
2025
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
7.526/58
The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews...
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Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2000
Great White Deep Trouble
0/0
Mythic, monstrous...misunderstood. Now on the 25th anniversary of the hit film Jaws, National Geographic embarks on a voyage of breakthrough discoveri...
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