JAWS is based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. Producers bought the movie rights before it was published. The book came out in February 1974 and production on the film began in May - directed by 27 year old Steven Spielberg. Catch it outdoors 7/6 at Street Food Cinema! #streetfoodcinema #jaws #stevenspielberg #peterbenchley #sharks #4thofjuly #losangeles #outdoormovies