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“Jaws” Turns 50: Celebrating the Summer Blockbuster That Changed Cinema Forever

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RIDGEWOOD, NJFifty years ago today, moviegoers were introduced to the terrifying depths of the ocean with the release of “Jaws” (1975) — a film that would forever change the entertainment industry. Directed by a then-28-year-old Steven Spielberg, the movie became the first true summer blockbuster, famously grossing over $100 million at the box office and launching a new era in Hollywood.

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