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This would have been a 10 if not for too much repetition which started in episode 6. Before that, it keeps you glued to your seat. Conrad's makeup,performance and accent is outstanding. I didn't even recognize him immediately. Dr. Kildare (Chamberlain) previews himself for his later title, King of the Miniseries. Alex Karas surprises portraying a character through many decades. Yes, some of the costumes (the nylon stockings) and other touches are a little off. But where do we get such detail today except in cable-only outlets such as The Tudors. There is a strong ecological underpinning to the whole miniseries which sometimes slaps you right in the face as if you haven't read 'The Silent Spring'. Beware one scene will get you quoting I will not lay quiet in Montparnasse.

Inspired by the early 20th century attacks by a shark in New Jersey (see "Close to shore" by Mike Cupuzzo), this movie still strikes fear into the hearts of many swimmers, including me. In addition to being one of the best "Creature Features" ever made, the movie also asks the 'no place like home' question since the Brody Family have mistakenly moved to Amity for safety -- away from the nasty city of New York where you have to even walk your children to school. Here in Amity, your children are safe; or, are they?

The third choice as Quint, Robert Shaw, gives one of his best performances and he was not even nominated for an Academy Award. With the exception of the totally miscast Lorraine Gray, the rest of the cast is superb, including Bruce who we do not see until at least 2/3s of the way in.