Peter Benchley - Writers
"Peter Bradford Benchley" (May 8, 1940 – February 11, 2006) was an American author best known for writing the novel "Jaws" and co-writing the screenplay for its highly successful film adaptation. The success of the book led to publishers commissioning books about mutant rats, rabid dogs and the like threatening communities. The subsequent film directed by Steven Spielberg and co-written by Benchley is generally acknowledged as the first summer blockbuster. ....more
Peter Benchley News
Peter Benchley, author of Jaws, dies at 65
Feb 13, 2006, 12:13 GMT
Washington - Peter Benchley, who inspired fear in swimmers around the world with his novel Jaws only later to become an advocate for sharks, has died at his home in Princeton, New Jersey. He was 65. ... more
Just when you thought it was safe to go to the DVD shop...
Jul 14, 2005, 21:45 GMT
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