US EditionWhat Was Dallas’ Reaction to the Premiere of Jaws? Curious Texas Fished for Answers
- The thriller film Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, premiered on June 20, 1975, originally releasing in theaters including Dallas.
- The release followed a challenging production delayed by mechanical shark malfunctions and was backed by a bold plan to open in 400 theaters widescale.
- Dallas audiences experienced intense suspense heightened by John Williams's iconic two-note score that built anticipation and embodied the shark’s presence as a character.
- John Anders praised the film on June 20, 1975, saying Spielberg's movie fulfilled "his golden promise" and calling it a suspense and adventure film blending strong direction and cast.
- Jaws made Hollywood history by defining blockbuster standards and enduring cultural influence, inspiring audiences 50 years later despite its initially difficult production and release.
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What has white teeth, earns millions of dollars, devours women and is not Warren Beatty? It is worth the politically incorrect puzzle-chascarrillo—we were in the seventies—of critic and television presenter Barry Norman (the answer was obviously Jaws, Shark) to start talking about the famous Steven Spielberg film that just this Friday, June 20, fulfills the cold 50 years of its premiere (in the United States, in Spain it reached the screens, aft…
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