Steven Spielberg’s First Ever Summer Blockbuster ‘Jaws’ Put James Bond Actor in Real Danger After Freak Accident Left Cast to Drown

Steven Spielberg became a household name with the 1975 summer blockbuster Jaws. However, the making and completion of the film was not an easy task for the director and his crew members, including the actors. The cast of the blockbuster film comprised of Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Peter Benchley, Murray Hamilton and many more. Despite all the hurdles, Jaws was a Success. If one follows the production history of Jaws, it’s truly remarkable the film got made at all.

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Steven Spielberg Details Near Deadly Jaws Filming Incident

Directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975, Jaws, follows Roy Scheider’s police chief, Richard Dreyfuss’ marine biologist, and Robert Shaw’s eccentric seafarer hunting down a great white shark on a boat called the Orca. Though Jaws was one of the most successful films of all time and a summer blockbuster, its production process was a tough one and remains remains such a traumatic memory for the filmmaker.

Spielberg recalled, “A problem we had was when a speedboat pulling the Orca went too fast and pulled out the planking from the haul—water rushed in, and the boat sank in about two minutes. I remember vividly the moment where the actors were yelling, “Send boats, get us out, send boats!” Our sound mixer John Carter—who shared an Oscar with his team for Jaws—picked up the Nagra recorder, held it over his head, and said, “Fuck the actors, save the sound department!” James Bond actor, Robert Shaw who played the tole of Quint in the Oscar-winning film was terrified after the accident.

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A Look At Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Net Worth

Steven Spielberg’s net worth comes from decades of making movie magic. The Cincinnati-born cinematic auteur behind such classics as E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park and the Indiana Jones saga is one of the wealthiest people in entertainment industry. He’s remained atop Hollywood’s A-list in the decades since, and seven of his films are already preserved in the National Film Registry. Apart from being one of the most respected, instantly recognizable names in the industry, Spielberg is also is one of the wealthiest producer/directors in Hollywood.

The American director has a net worth of $8 billion and annual income of $150 million. Spielberg’s films have grossed an astounding $10.1 billion worldwide, making him the top-grossing director of all time. The iconic director netted an estimated $250 million for the original Jurassic Park and he was paid roughly $150 million for the sequel The Lost World, and $75 million for 2001’s Jurassic Park III. 

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Source: Vanity Fair