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Jaws author Peter Benchley dies at 65
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:51 pm
by HurryKane
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:15 am
by O Town
All this time I thought it was Spielberg who wrote the novel and then went on to make the movie. After reading I now know it was Benchley who wrote it and Spielberg just did the movie. 65 is too young to die, may he rest in peace.
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:23 am
by Miss Mary
I remember watching the movie in the theaters that summer (1975) and not wanting to ever swim in the ocean (not into swimming anyway, so it was no great loss).
Then I read the book.....a real page turner, let me tell you.
When I think of Jaws I think of the music first. Always. Then the suspense out on the boat and mostly, Richard Dreyfuss. What a performance he gave.
Mary
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:20 am
by Skywatch_NC
RIP Mr. Benchley and prayers and thoughts with his family and friends.
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The actor Robert Shaw was quite a character as well in that first Jaws movie...liked his line about bowlegged women for ie!
Eric