The Success of JAWS

• Released June 20, 1975

• Grossed:

  • $14 million in first week (film only cost $8 million to make)
  • $60 million in first month
  • $260 million overall (16th on all-time list)

• #2 on AFI List of ì100 Most Heart Pounding Moviesî

• ìJawsmaniaî

• Impact at Beaches/On Public Psyche

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