The Shark Is Still Working
“Dedicated to Peter Benchley”
Synopsis
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.
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'The Shark is Still Working' trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-24
Top Cast
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Roy Scheider
Narrator / Self
Steven Spielberg
Self
Richard Dreyfuss
Self
Joe Alves
Self
Richard Arbogast
Self
Susan Backlinie
Self
Peter Benchley
Self
David Brown
Self
Wilmer Butler
Self
Henry Carreiro
Self
Lee Fierro
Self
Jonathan Filley
Self
Lorraine Gary
Self
William S. Gilmore
Self
Marc Gilpin
Self
Carl Gottlieb
Self
Roger Kastel
Self
Jeffrey Kramer
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles United Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Hollander
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gelet
- Original Title
- The Shark Is Still Working
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Finatic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Hollander
James Gelet
James Gelet, Erik Hollander
James-Michael Roddy, Jake Gove, James Gelet, Erik Hollander
Department Leadership Roster
James-Michael Roddy
Producer
James Gelet
Writer
Erik Hollander
Director
James Gelet
Producer
Erik Hollander
Producer
James Gelet
Editor
Erik Hollander
Editor
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What is The Shark Is Still Working about?
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.
Who directed The Shark Is Still Working?
The Shark Is Still Working was directed by Erik Hollander.
Who stars in The Shark Is Still Working?
The principal cast of The Shark Is Still Working includes Roy Scheider, Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss, Joe Alves, Richard Arbogast.
When was The Shark Is Still Working released and how long is it?
The Shark Is Still Working was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.