Peter Benchley

Peter Bradford Benchley (May 8, 1940 – February 12, 2006) was an American author, best known for his novel Jaws and its subsequent film adaptation, the latter co-written by Benchley (with Carl Gottlieb) and directed by Steven Spielberg. Several more of his works were also adapted for cinema, including The Deep, The Island, Beast, and White Shark.

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Jaws 1975Movie as Interviewer

Jaws 2 1978Movie Screenplay

The Deep 1977Movie Screenplay, Novel

The Island 1980Movie Screenplay, Novel

Cruel Jaws 1995Movie Story