**Excellent sequel!** Intense sequel directed by Jeannot Szwarc (who also directed episodes of Columbo alongside Steven Spielberg!) Performances here are every bit as good as the original and Szwarc manages to infuse of great sense of style to the proceedings - building upon and adding even more depth to the Brody story. The camerawork is extremely stylish - some great gliding point of view shots. John…
Top Cast
Roy Scheider
Police Chief Martin Brody
Lorraine Gary
Ellen Brody
Murray Hamilton
Mayor Larry Vaughn
Joseph Mascolo
Len Peterson
Jeffrey Kramer
Hendricks
Collin Wilcox Paxton
Dr. Lureen Elkins
Ann Dusenberry
Tina Wilcox
Mark Gruner
Mike Brody
Barry Coe
Tom Andrews
Susan French
Old Lady
Gary Springer
Andy Nicholas
Donna Wilkes
Jackie Peters
Gary Dubin
Eddie Marchand
John Dukakis
Paul 'Polo' Loman
G. Thomas Dunlop
Timmy Weldon
Keith Gordon
Doug Fetterman
Reviews
Adequate but still entertaining sequel has some okay practical effects with the shark though still really silly given what happened in the last one nobody in charge would listen to Brody. Nothing overly special and doubt I'd revisit this anytime soon, but an okay sequel. **3.25/5**
just as good as the original, if not better
A disappointing follow-up. I enjoyed Roy Scheider's performance and the core action sequences near the end, but everything else is a bit boring. 'Jaws 2' puts high focus on the teenagers, though their story never possesses any intrigue. The effects for the shark, meanwhile, are a step down from the original. It's not terribly far from being watchable, a slightly shorter run time might've helped in that regard,…
FAQ about Jaws 2
What is Jaws 2 about?
Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
When was Jaws 2 released?
Jaws 2 was released in 1978.
What genres does Jaws 2 belong to?
Jaws 2 is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in Jaws 2?
The cast of Jaws 2 includes Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo, Jeffrey Kramer.