Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is the epitome of a classic. Upon its release, it was groundbreaking, due to its use of practical special effects, and terrifying oceanic sequences. It was such a big hit, that it launched the idea of a blockbuster and the summer movie sensation. While it was an undeniable success and considered by many to be one of the best movies ever made, production on Jaws wasn’t exactly smooth sailing, as a myriad of production issues almost drowned the 1975 flick. Now, the legendary director has opened up about one particular incident that caused a boat to start sinking with actors aboard.
Spielberg was interviewed extensively for the biography Spielberg: The First Ten Years, which chronicles the astounding and unreplicable first ten years of the director’s career. In it, he discussed the difficult filming experience on Jaws, which included budget issues, behind-the-scenes conflict, and the disastrous nature of shooting a movie in the ocean. The Oscar winner detailed the nightmarish production, as well as a situation that resulted in a dangerous predicament for the actors. He said (via Vanity Fair):
