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Mar 12, 2014 · Actress Susan Backlinie (left) and director Steven Spielberg (right) during production of the opening scene. Backlinie being outfitted with the cables for the opening shark attack scene in Jaws. One other minor detail of note in the making of the scene was Chrissie’s gurgling sound during the attack. To accomplish this drowning sound effect ...
Feb 14, 2024 · Although Backlinie “had the ability to quick-release the wire if something went wrong,” the scene necessitated that “it had to be perfectly choreographed to give the impression the shark was pulling her violently to the right and then immediately violently to the left”.
May 13, 2024 · The actress and stuntwoman is best remembered for portraying the young woman goes for a late-night ocean swim only to be eaten by a shark in the opening scene of the 1975 thriller but she passed...
Susan Jane Backlinie (September 1, 1946 – May 11, 2024) was an American actress and stuntwoman. She was known for playing Chrissie Watkins, the shark attack victim in the opening scene of Steven Spielberg's 1975 film Jaws.
May 12, 2024 · Susan Backlinie, the actress and stuntwoman whose portrayal of a violent death as the first shark attack victim in the opening scene of the blockbuster movie “Jaws” terrified moviegoers,...
May 13, 2024 · In the iconic opening scene of Steven Spielberg 's classic film, Ms. Backlinie's character, Chrissie Watkins, is seen running along the beach before diving into the water for a skinny dip....
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May 13, 2024 · Susan was chosen to do the iconic opening scene of Jaws as Spielberg didn’t want an actress, he wanted someone who was a stunt person. This was due to how violent the tugging in the water...
