Jaws (1975) - You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat Scene (4/10) | Movieclips

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
The crew gets their first face-to-face look at the massive shark.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
Based on Peter Benchley's best-selling novel, Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark saga set the standard for the New Hollywood popcorn blockbuster while frightening millions of moviegoers out of the water. One early summer night on fictional Atlantic resort Amity Island, Chrissie decides to take a moonlight skinny dip while her friends party on the beach. Yanked suddenly below the ocean surface, she never returns. When pieces of her wash ashore, Police Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) suspects the worst, but Mayor Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), mindful of the lucrative tourist trade and the approaching July 4th holiday, refuses to put the island on a business-killing shark alert. After the shark dines on a few more victims, the Mayor orders the local fishermen to catch the culprit. Satisfied with the shark they find, the greedy Mayor reopens the beaches, despite the warning from visiting ichthyologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) that the attacks were probably caused by a far more formidable Great White. One more fatality later, Brody and Hooper join forces with flinty old salt Quint (Robert Shaw), the only local fisherman willing to take on a Great White--especially since the price is right. The three ride off on Quint's boat "The Orca," soon coming face to teeth with the enemy.

CREDITS:
TM & © Universal (1975)
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw
Director: Steven Spielberg
Producers: Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Screenwriters: Peter Benchley, Carl Gottlieb

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[dy]

This movie is at the top of the "DO NOT TRY TO REMAKE THIS" list.

[flashy]

Roy Scheider was an amazing actor and he should be respected more than he is today.

[foxmulder]

Fun fact:
When they test screened this in Dallas, the audience was so shocked by the sharks sudden appearance that they were still screaming when Brody says “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” Spielberg didn’t want anyone to miss out on that line so they extended the scene slightly from when the shark pops out to when Brody talks to Quint. Just long enough for the audience to calm down.

[scottymcnabb]

My father always laughed when Chief Brody jumps back. Even after 47 years this film still holds its own.

[Theomite]

I mean...he wasn't *lying* . They did, in fact, need a bigger boat.

[fraynetrain]

Quint is the best character in this movie. He comes off as such a rugged and rogue sea captain but you can tell how deep down he’s really scared shitless of sharks. This scene and the Indianapolis scene captures that very well. He knew this shark would be his demise

[Crichjo]

This is one of the few films I consider perfect. I can watch it again and again, and it never gets old.

[cc-wzxr]

When you have a scene like this, an hour and fifteen into an already extremely scary, well-made movie, that has people screaming and their "jaws" dropping, you know you've got a masterpiece on your hands.

[nitsuj]

His reaction is probably the most iconic moment scene in cinema history

[jupiter-]

IMO one of the smaller factors in the success of JAWS was that they resisted the temptation to fill it with beautiful, perfect looking people. Everybody was just average looking and chosen on acting skiils.

[Jean_Pierre_Wehry]

They really don't make them like this anymore. One of the greatest movies ever made. RIP Roy Schieder and Robert Shaw. The last legend we have is Richard Dreyfuss.

[spidermandank]

Love how the jump scare comes out of nowhere in what seems like just a normal scene! Similar to the first raptor scene in Jurassic park! Spielberg is a genius

[noncrediblecase]

I love how Brody simultaneously keeps composure while clearly shitting his pants when he first sees the shark. Great acting on Roy Schneider's part.

[tomh.]

The moment at 0:18, when Scheider moves into the center of the frame faster than the Flash, that look of shock on his face, is one of the funniest shots in movie history (without diluting the suspense, either).

[Maro-servant-of-god]

*That's why Spielberg is a genius...*
*Dozens of movies were made about sharks since then, & still no one can create a scene like this !*

[AdmiralCrunch]

Loved how they did the jump scare one second after a comedic line. Give the audience a smile and a chuckle just in time to get slammed with terror. Very effective.

[PancakeLizard]

That bit where he stands up straight fast is funny

[elanabrister]

Brody: You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

Steven Spielberg after Jaws: I'm Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet

[jamesgrassia]

Robert Shaw should have gotten the best supporting actor award, but didn't even get nominated. A raw deal.

[pdt]

Quint puking up blood and being swallowed alive... Rated PG

Damn I love them old days