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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Three of Spielberg's films—Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Jurassic Park (1993)—achieved box office records, originated and came to epitomize the blockbuster film. The unadjusted gross of al...
When did Jurassic Park come out?
{ "text": [ "1993" ], "answer_start": [ 204 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Three of Spielberg's films—Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Jurassic Park (1993)—achieved box office records, originated and came to epitomize the blockbuster film. The unadjusted gross of al...
What did Spielberg win for Schindler's List?
{ "text": [ "Academy Award for Best Director" ], "answer_start": [ 18 ] }
57318afba5e9cc1400cdc022
Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Three of Spielberg's films—Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Jurassic Park (1993)—achieved box office records, originated and came to epitomize the blockbuster film. The unadjusted gross of al...
What is Spielberg's net worth?
{ "text": [ "more than $3 billion" ], "answer_start": [ 472 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg won the Academy Award for Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Three of Spielberg's films—Jaws (1975), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Jurassic Park (1993)—achieved box office records, originated and came to epitomize the blockbuster film. The unadjusted gross of al...
Who composes music for most of Spielberg's movies?
{ "text": [ "John Williams" ], "answer_start": [ 531 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
As a child, Spielberg faced difficulty reconciling being an Orthodox Jew with the perception of him by other children he played with. "It isn't something I enjoy admitting," he once said, "but when I was seven, eight, nine years old, God forgive me, I was embarrassed because we were Orthodox Jews. I was embarrassed by ...
When did Steven Spielberg have trouble dealing with being an Orthodox Jew?
{ "text": [ "As a child" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
As a child, Spielberg faced difficulty reconciling being an Orthodox Jew with the perception of him by other children he played with. "It isn't something I enjoy admitting," he once said, "but when I was seven, eight, nine years old, God forgive me, I was embarrassed because we were Orthodox Jews. I was embarrassed by ...
How did Steven Spielberg feel about being an Orhtodox Jew?
{ "text": [ "embarrassed" ], "answer_start": [ 256 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
As a child, Spielberg faced difficulty reconciling being an Orthodox Jew with the perception of him by other children he played with. "It isn't something I enjoy admitting," he once said, "but when I was seven, eight, nine years old, God forgive me, I was embarrassed because we were Orthodox Jews. I was embarrassed by ...
What kind of prejudice did Spielberg have to deal with in High school?
{ "text": [ "anti-Semitic" ], "answer_start": [ 490 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
As a child, Spielberg faced difficulty reconciling being an Orthodox Jew with the perception of him by other children he played with. "It isn't something I enjoy admitting," he once said, "but when I was seven, eight, nine years old, God forgive me, I was embarrassed because we were Orthodox Jews. I was embarrassed by ...
How many bloody noses did Spielberg get in High School?
{ "text": [ "Two" ], "answer_start": [ 577 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
As a child, Spielberg faced difficulty reconciling being an Orthodox Jew with the perception of him by other children he played with. "It isn't something I enjoy admitting," he once said, "but when I was seven, eight, nine years old, God forgive me, I was embarrassed because we were Orthodox Jews. I was embarrassed by ...
At what age was Spielberg embarrassed by his family being Jewish?
{ "text": [ "seven, eight, nine years old" ], "answer_start": [ 204 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
As a child, Spielberg faced difficulty reconciling being an Orthodox Jew with the perception of him by other children he played with. "It isn't something I enjoy admitting," he once said, "but when I was seven, eight, nine years old, God forgive me, I was embarrassed because we were Orthodox Jews. I was embarrassed by ...
What was Spielberg bullied because of?
{ "text": [ "anti-Semitic prejudice" ], "answer_start": [ 490 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
As a child, Spielberg faced difficulty reconciling being an Orthodox Jew with the perception of him by other children he played with. "It isn't something I enjoy admitting," he once said, "but when I was seven, eight, nine years old, God forgive me, I was embarrassed because we were Orthodox Jews. I was embarrassed by ...
How many bloody noses did Spielberg get in high school?
{ "text": [ "Two" ], "answer_start": [ 577 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
What was Spielberg's first indepenent film?
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
How long was Spielberg's film "Escape to Nowhere"?
{ "text": [ "40-minute" ], "answer_start": [ 511 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
How much money did Spielberg spend to film Close Encounters?
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
Who did Spielberg get money from to film Close Encounters?
{ "text": [ "his father" ], "answer_start": [ 904 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
What genre was Spielberg's first film "The Last Gunfight"
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
When did Spielberg join the Boy Scouts?
{ "text": [ "1958" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
57318c2ca5e9cc1400cdc02a
Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
What film did Spielberg make to earn a merit badge?
{ "text": [ "The Last Gunfight" ], "answer_start": [ 134 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
Why did Spielberg make a movie instead of taking still photos for the photography merit badge?
{ "text": [ "dad's still-camera was broken" ], "answer_start": [ 216 ] }
57318c2ca5e9cc1400cdc02c
Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
At what age did Spielberg make 'Escape to Nowhere'?
{ "text": [ "thirteen" ], "answer_start": [ 448 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1958, he became a Boy Scout and fulfilled a requirement for the photography merit badge by making a nine-minute 8 mm film entitled The Last Gunfight. Years later, Spielberg recalled to a magazine interviewer, "My dad's still-camera was broken, so I asked the scoutmaster if I could tell a story with my father's movie...
What film led to Close Encounters?
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
What job was SPielberg offered when he was a student?
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
Who offered Spielberg a contract at Universal Studios?
{ "text": [ "Sidney Sheinberg" ], "answer_start": [ 275 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
What short film did Spielberg make for theatrical release?
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
What did Steven Spielberg do to begin directing TV prouctions for Universal?
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
How did Sidney Sheinberg feel about the film "Amblin'"
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
What studio gave Spielberg an unpaid internship?
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
What department did Spielberg have an unpaid internship with?
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
How long was 'Amblin'?
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
What was Sidney Sheinberg's position with Universal?
{ "text": [ "vice president" ], "answer_start": [ 260 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin', which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, w...
How long of a contract did Sheinberg give Spielberg?
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Steven_Spielberg
His first professional TV job came when he was hired to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. The segment, "Eyes," starred Joan Crawford; she and Spielberg were reportedly close friends until her death. The episode is unusual in his body of work, in that the camerawork is more highly s...
Who starred in the TV show segment "Eyes"
{ "text": [ "Joan Crawford" ], "answer_start": [ 157 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
His first professional TV job came when he was hired to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. The segment, "Eyes," starred Joan Crawford; she and Spielberg were reportedly close friends until her death. The episode is unusual in his body of work, in that the camerawork is more highly s...
What genre was Steven Spielberg's episode of "The Name of the Game"?
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Steven_Spielberg
His first professional TV job came when he was hired to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. The segment, "Eyes," starred Joan Crawford; she and Spielberg were reportedly close friends until her death. The episode is unusual in his body of work, in that the camerawork is more highly s...
What was the relatioship between Joan Crawford and Steven Spielberg?
{ "text": [ "reportedly close friends" ], "answer_start": [ 195 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
His first professional TV job came when he was hired to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. The segment, "Eyes," starred Joan Crawford; she and Spielberg were reportedly close friends until her death. The episode is unusual in his body of work, in that the camerawork is more highly s...
What year was Spielberg hired to direct one of the segments for "Night Gallery"?
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Steven_Spielberg
His first professional TV job came when he was hired to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. The segment, "Eyes," starred Joan Crawford; she and Spielberg were reportedly close friends until her death. The episode is unusual in his body of work, in that the camerawork is more highly s...
What was the first TV episode Spielberg directed part of?
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Steven_Spielberg
His first professional TV job came when he was hired to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. The segment, "Eyes," starred Joan Crawford; she and Spielberg were reportedly close friends until her death. The episode is unusual in his body of work, in that the camerawork is more highly s...
Who starred in Spielberg's TV debut?
{ "text": [ "Joan Crawford" ], "answer_start": [ 157 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
His first professional TV job came when he was hired to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. The segment, "Eyes," starred Joan Crawford; she and Spielberg were reportedly close friends until her death. The episode is unusual in his body of work, in that the camerawork is more highly s...
What genre was 'LA 2017'?
{ "text": [ "futuristic science fiction" ], "answer_start": [ 526 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
His first professional TV job came when he was hired to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. The segment, "Eyes," starred Joan Crawford; she and Spielberg were reportedly close friends until her death. The episode is unusual in his body of work, in that the camerawork is more highly s...
What law show did Spielberg work on?
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
How many TV films did Universal sign Spielbergo to direct?
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
What British critic helped boost Steven Spielberg's career?
{ "text": [ "Dilys Powell" ], "answer_start": [ 377 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
Who starred in the TV show "Savage"?
{ "text": [ "Martin Landau" ], "answer_start": [ 712 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
How did Steven Spielberg's film "The Sugarland Express" do in the box office?
{ "text": [ "poorly" ], "answer_start": [ 1081 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
What were the married couple in Steven Spielberg's film "The Sugarland Express" trying to regain?
{ "text": [ "custody of their baby" ], "answer_start": [ 875 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
How many TV movies was Spielberg signed to direct?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 68 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
What kind of truck was 'Duel' about?
{ "text": [ "Peterbilt 281 tanker" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
Which British critic praised 'Duel'?
{ "text": [ "Dilys Powell" ], "answer_start": [ 377 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
Which TV film Spielberg directed played off 'The Exorcist'?
{ "text": [ "Something Evil" ], "answer_start": [ 453 ] }
57318dc8a5e9cc1400cdc065
Steven_Spielberg
Based on the strength of his work, Universal signed Spielberg to do four TV films. The first was a Richard Matheson adaptation called Duel. The film is about a psychotic Peterbilt 281 tanker truck driver who chases the terrified driver (Dennis Weaver) of a small Plymouth Valiant and tries to run him off the road. Speci...
Who starred in 'Savage'/
{ "text": [ "Martin Landau" ], "answer_start": [ 712 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
What film did Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offer Steven Spielberg to direct?
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
Why was Jaws nearly shut down?
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
How many Academy Awards did the film "Jaws" win?
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 458 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
How much money did the film "Jaws" gross worldwide?
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
What was the film "Jaws" nominated for?
{ "text": [ "Best Picture" ], "answer_start": [ 869 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
Who made Spielberg the 'Jaws' director?
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
Who wrote the 'Jaws' book?
{ "text": [ "Peter Benchley" ], "answer_start": [ 136 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
How many Academy Awards did 'Jaws' win?
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 458 ] }
57318e2fa5e9cc1400cdc06e
Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
How much did 'Jaws' earn in theaters?
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Steven_Spielberg
Studio producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown offered Spielberg the director's chair for Jaws, a thriller-horror film based on the Peter Benchley novel about an enormous killer shark. Spielberg has often referred to the gruelling shoot as his professional crucible. Despite the film's ultimate, enormous success, it...
How many times did Spielberg work with Richard Dreyfus?
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Steven_Spielberg
Rejecting offers to direct Jaws 2, King Kong and Superman, Spielberg and actor Richard Dreyfuss re-convened to work on a film about UFOs, which became Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). One of the rare films both written and directed by Spielberg, Close Encounters was a critical and box office hit, giving Spiel...
What films did Spielberg turn down in the 70s?
{ "text": [ "Jaws 2, King Kong and Superman" ], "answer_start": [ 27 ] }
57318f17497a881900249036
Steven_Spielberg
Rejecting offers to direct Jaws 2, King Kong and Superman, Spielberg and actor Richard Dreyfuss re-convened to work on a film about UFOs, which became Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). One of the rare films both written and directed by Spielberg, Close Encounters was a critical and box office hit, giving Spiel...
How many Oscars did Close Encounters win?
{ "text": [ "two" ], "answer_start": [ 451 ] }
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Rejecting offers to direct Jaws 2, King Kong and Superman, Spielberg and actor Richard Dreyfuss re-convened to work on a film about UFOs, which became Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). One of the rare films both written and directed by Spielberg, Close Encounters was a critical and box office hit, giving Spiel...
How many Oscars did Close Encounters get nominated for, besides Best Director?
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Rejecting offers to direct Jaws 2, King Kong and Superman, Spielberg and actor Richard Dreyfuss re-convened to work on a film about UFOs, which became Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). One of the rare films both written and directed by Spielberg, Close Encounters was a critical and box office hit, giving Spiel...
What was the genre of '1941'?
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Steven_Spielberg
Rejecting offers to direct Jaws 2, King Kong and Superman, Spielberg and actor Richard Dreyfuss re-convened to work on a film about UFOs, which became Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). One of the rare films both written and directed by Spielberg, Close Encounters was a critical and box office hit, giving Spiel...
How much did '1941' earn?
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Spielberg then revisited his Close Encounters project and, with financial backing from Columbia Pictures, released Close Encounters: The Special Edition in 1980. For this, Spielberg fixed some of the flaws he thought impeded the original 1977 version of the film and also, at the behest of Columbia, and as a condition o...
When did Spielberg re-release Close Encounters?
{ "text": [ "1980" ], "answer_start": [ 156 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg then revisited his Close Encounters project and, with financial backing from Columbia Pictures, released Close Encounters: The Special Edition in 1980. For this, Spielberg fixed some of the flaws he thought impeded the original 1977 version of the film and also, at the behest of Columbia, and as a condition o...
What new footage did Columbia require for a Close Encounters revisit?
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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg then revisited his Close Encounters project and, with financial backing from Columbia Pictures, released Close Encounters: The Special Edition in 1980. For this, Spielberg fixed some of the flaws he thought impeded the original 1977 version of the film and also, at the behest of Columbia, and as a condition o...
What was the Close Encounters revisit called?
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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg then revisited his Close Encounters project and, with financial backing from Columbia Pictures, released Close Encounters: The Special Edition in 1980. For this, Spielberg fixed some of the flaws he thought impeded the original 1977 version of the film and also, at the behest of Columbia, and as a condition o...
Which studio funded Close Encounters?
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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg then revisited his Close Encounters project and, with financial backing from Columbia Pictures, released Close Encounters: The Special Edition in 1980. For this, Spielberg fixed some of the flaws he thought impeded the original 1977 version of the film and also, at the behest of Columbia, and as a condition o...
When did a Close Encounters DVD come out?
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Next, Spielberg teamed with Star Wars creator and friend George Lucas on an action adventure film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first of the Indiana Jones films. The archaeologist and adventurer hero Indiana Jones was played by Harrison Ford (whom Lucas had previously cast in his Star Wars films as Han Solo). The film ...
Who was responsible for Star Wars?
{ "text": [ "George Lucas" ], "answer_start": [ 57 ] }
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Next, Spielberg teamed with Star Wars creator and friend George Lucas on an action adventure film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first of the Indiana Jones films. The archaeologist and adventurer hero Indiana Jones was played by Harrison Ford (whom Lucas had previously cast in his Star Wars films as Han Solo). The film ...
Who played Indiana Jones?
{ "text": [ "Harrison Ford" ], "answer_start": [ 228 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Next, Spielberg teamed with Star Wars creator and friend George Lucas on an action adventure film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first of the Indiana Jones films. The archaeologist and adventurer hero Indiana Jones was played by Harrison Ford (whom Lucas had previously cast in his Star Wars films as Han Solo). The film ...
Who played Han Solo?
{ "text": [ "Harrison Ford" ], "answer_start": [ 228 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Next, Spielberg teamed with Star Wars creator and friend George Lucas on an action adventure film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first of the Indiana Jones films. The archaeologist and adventurer hero Indiana Jones was played by Harrison Ford (whom Lucas had previously cast in his Star Wars films as Han Solo). The film ...
What was the first Indiana Jones movie?
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Steven_Spielberg
Next, Spielberg teamed with Star Wars creator and friend George Lucas on an action adventure film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first of the Indiana Jones films. The archaeologist and adventurer hero Indiana Jones was played by Harrison Ford (whom Lucas had previously cast in his Star Wars films as Han Solo). The film ...
When did the first Indiana Jones movie come out?
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His next directorial feature was the Raiders prequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Teaming up once again with Lucas and Ford, the film was plagued with uncertainty for the material and script. This film and the Spielberg-produced Gremlins led to the creation of the PG-13 rating due to the high level of violence...
What rating did 'Temple of Doom' receive?
{ "text": [ "PG" ], "answer_start": [ 403 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
His next directorial feature was the Raiders prequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Teaming up once again with Lucas and Ford, the film was plagued with uncertainty for the material and script. This film and the Spielberg-produced Gremlins led to the creation of the PG-13 rating due to the high level of violence...
When did 'Temple of Doom' debut?
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Steven_Spielberg
His next directorial feature was the Raiders prequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Teaming up once again with Lucas and Ford, the film was plagued with uncertainty for the material and script. This film and the Spielberg-produced Gremlins led to the creation of the PG-13 rating due to the high level of violence...
What movie caused 'PG-13' to be created?
{ "text": [ "Gremlins" ], "answer_start": [ 238 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
His next directorial feature was the Raiders prequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Teaming up once again with Lucas and Ford, the film was plagued with uncertainty for the material and script. This film and the Spielberg-produced Gremlins led to the creation of the PG-13 rating due to the high level of violence...
What was Spielberg's future wife's career?
{ "text": [ "actress" ], "answer_start": [ 616 ] }
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In 1985, Spielberg released The Color Purple, an adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, about a generation of empowered African-American women during depression-era America. Starring Whoopi Goldberg and future talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey, the film was a box office smash and cr...
Who wrote 'The Color Purple'?
{ "text": [ "Alice Walker" ], "answer_start": [ 63 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1985, Spielberg released The Color Purple, an adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, about a generation of empowered African-American women during depression-era America. Starring Whoopi Goldberg and future talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey, the film was a box office smash and cr...
What was 'The Color Purple' about?
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1985, Spielberg released The Color Purple, an adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, about a generation of empowered African-American women during depression-era America. Starring Whoopi Goldberg and future talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey, the film was a box office smash and cr...
Who starred in 'The Color Purple'?
{ "text": [ "Whoopi Goldberg and future talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey" ], "answer_start": [ 220 ] }
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In 1985, Spielberg released The Color Purple, an adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, about a generation of empowered African-American women during depression-era America. Starring Whoopi Goldberg and future talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey, the film was a box office smash and cr...
How many Oscar nominations did 'The Color Purple' get?
{ "text": [ "eleven" ], "answer_start": [ 508 ] }
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In 1987, as China began opening to Western capital investment, Spielberg shot the first American film in Shanghai since the 1930s, an adaptation of J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, starring John Malkovich and a young Christian Bale. The film garnered much praise from critics and was nominated f...
Until the 1980s, when had an American film last been shot in Shanghai?
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1987, as China began opening to Western capital investment, Spielberg shot the first American film in Shanghai since the 1930s, an adaptation of J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, starring John Malkovich and a young Christian Bale. The film garnered much praise from critics and was nominated f...
Who wrote 'Empire of the Sun'?
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1987, as China began opening to Western capital investment, Spielberg shot the first American film in Shanghai since the 1930s, an adaptation of J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, starring John Malkovich and a young Christian Bale. The film garnered much praise from critics and was nominated f...
Who starred in 'Empire of the Sun'?
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1987, as China began opening to Western capital investment, Spielberg shot the first American film in Shanghai since the 1930s, an adaptation of J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, starring John Malkovich and a young Christian Bale. The film garnered much praise from critics and was nominated f...
Who thought 'Empire of the Sun' was the best film of the year?
{ "text": [ "Andrew Sarris" ], "answer_start": [ 399 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
In 1987, as China began opening to Western capital investment, Spielberg shot the first American film in Shanghai since the 1930s, an adaptation of J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, starring John Malkovich and a young Christian Bale. The film garnered much praise from critics and was nominated f...
What was Spielberg's role on 'Batteries Not Included'?
{ "text": [ "co-producer" ], "answer_start": [ 528 ] }
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After two forays into more serious dramatic films, Spielberg then directed the third Indiana Jones film, 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Once again teaming up with Lucas and Ford, Spielberg also cast actor Sean Connery in a supporting role as Indy's father. The film earned generally positive reviews and was ...
When did the 3rd Indiana Jones film come out?
{ "text": [ "1989" ], "answer_start": [ 105 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
After two forays into more serious dramatic films, Spielberg then directed the third Indiana Jones film, 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Once again teaming up with Lucas and Ford, Spielberg also cast actor Sean Connery in a supporting role as Indy's father. The film earned generally positive reviews and was ...
What was the 3rd Indiana Jones film called?
{ "text": [ "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" ], "answer_start": [ 112 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
After two forays into more serious dramatic films, Spielberg then directed the third Indiana Jones film, 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Once again teaming up with Lucas and Ford, Spielberg also cast actor Sean Connery in a supporting role as Indy's father. The film earned generally positive reviews and was ...
Who played Indiana Jones's father?
{ "text": [ "Sean Connery" ], "answer_start": [ 217 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
After two forays into more serious dramatic films, Spielberg then directed the third Indiana Jones film, 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Once again teaming up with Lucas and Ford, Spielberg also cast actor Sean Connery in a supporting role as Indy's father. The film earned generally positive reviews and was ...
Who directed 'Batman'?
{ "text": [ "Tim Burton" ], "answer_start": [ 455 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
After two forays into more serious dramatic films, Spielberg then directed the third Indiana Jones film, 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Once again teaming up with Lucas and Ford, Spielberg also cast actor Sean Connery in a supporting role as Indy's father. The film earned generally positive reviews and was ...
What was 'Always' about?
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Spielberg's next film, Schindler's List, was based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a man who risked his life to save 1,100 Jews from the Holocaust. Schindler's List earned Spielberg his first Academy Award for Best Director (it also won Best Picture). With the film a huge success at the box office, Spielberg used...
Whose life was 'Schindler's List' based on?
{ "text": [ "Oskar Schindler" ], "answer_start": [ 72 ] }
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Spielberg's next film, Schindler's List, was based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a man who risked his life to save 1,100 Jews from the Holocaust. Schindler's List earned Spielberg his first Academy Award for Best Director (it also won Best Picture). With the film a huge success at the box office, Spielberg used...
How many Jews did Schindler save?
{ "text": [ "1,100" ], "answer_start": [ 123 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg's next film, Schindler's List, was based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a man who risked his life to save 1,100 Jews from the Holocaust. Schindler's List earned Spielberg his first Academy Award for Best Director (it also won Best Picture). With the film a huge success at the box office, Spielberg used...
What did Spielberg first win Best Director for?
{ "text": [ "Schindler's List" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
Spielberg's next film, Schindler's List, was based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a man who risked his life to save 1,100 Jews from the Holocaust. Schindler's List earned Spielberg his first Academy Award for Best Director (it also won Best Picture). With the film a huge success at the box office, Spielberg used...
Where did the American Film Institute rank 'Schindler's List' in 1997?
{ "text": [ "#9" ], "answer_start": [ 541 ] }
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His next theatrical release in that same year was the World War II film Saving Private Ryan, about a group of U.S. soldiers led by Capt. Miller (Tom Hanks) sent to bring home a paratrooper whose three older brothers were killed in the same twenty-four hours, June 5–6, of the Normandy landing. The film was a huge box of...
Who did Tom Hanks play in 'Saving Private Ryan'?
{ "text": [ "Capt. Miller" ], "answer_start": [ 131 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
His next theatrical release in that same year was the World War II film Saving Private Ryan, about a group of U.S. soldiers led by Capt. Miller (Tom Hanks) sent to bring home a paratrooper whose three older brothers were killed in the same twenty-four hours, June 5–6, of the Normandy landing. The film was a huge box of...
What war was 'Saving Private Ryan' about?
{ "text": [ "World War II" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
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Steven_Spielberg
His next theatrical release in that same year was the World War II film Saving Private Ryan, about a group of U.S. soldiers led by Capt. Miller (Tom Hanks) sent to bring home a paratrooper whose three older brothers were killed in the same twenty-four hours, June 5–6, of the Normandy landing. The film was a huge box of...
How much did 'Saving Private Ryan' earn?
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Steven_Spielberg
His next theatrical release in that same year was the World War II film Saving Private Ryan, about a group of U.S. soldiers led by Capt. Miller (Tom Hanks) sent to bring home a paratrooper whose three older brothers were killed in the same twenty-four hours, June 5–6, of the Normandy landing. The film was a huge box of...
Which film beat 'Saving Private Ryan' worldwide?
{ "text": [ "Armageddon" ], "answer_start": [ 493 ] }