Jaws (1975) is widely considered the first modern blockbuster. The drama, which was directed by Steven Spielberg, was based on the 1974 novel of the same name by author Peter Benchley. It tells the story of a great white shark that terrorizes a beach resort town. The film not only broke box-office records after its release but also changed the way Hollywood marketed and distributed films. Jaws is credited with launching the summer blockbuster.
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