Peter Benchley
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American author and novelist, famous for his book 'Jaws' which inspired the film
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newest first · ▶ plays the momentJason O'MaraBrendan O'Connor · Summer Holiday Book Recommendations “It’s Sinead’s mem... · 26:54 · 4 Jul
…Yeah, well, I think, you know, Jaws the film is the ultimate summer blockbuster, but the novel itself is also a rollicking read.…
Brendan O'ConnorBrendan O'Connor · Summer Holiday Book Recommendations “It’s Sinead’s mem... · 26:52 · 4 Jul
…Peter Benchley, Jaws.…
Ken O'SullivanThe Claire Byrne Show · Shark in the water! · 7:41 · 24 Jun
…And just to tell you, the story behind Jaws is the guy who wrote the book that Jaws was based on, Peter Benchley, and wrote the screenplay, after he saw the prejudice that his film had created against sharks, he spent the rest of his life making documentaries about shark conservation and trying to convince people.…
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