We all know him, know how he earns a living. Grizzled shark hunter captain Quint is obssessed by sharks. Maniac or misunderstood? His USS Indianapolis speech is a stone cold classic and brought to life by the incomparable Robert Shaw, who crushes his role.
Numerous anecdotes from the production of Jaws rival the entertainment value of the film itself, particularly those featuring Robert Shaw.
Robert Archibald Shaw entered the world on August 9, 1927, in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England. He was born to Doreen Nora (Avery), a nurse, and Thomas Archibald Shaw, a doctor.
Sung by Quint (Robert Shaw) in JAWS, "Spanish Ladies" is a timeless British naval ballad, recounting the journey from Spain to the Downs through the eyes of Royal Navy sailors.
Exploring the parallels between Quint from 'Jaws' and Ahab from 'Moby-Dick,' this essay delves into their shared obsessions and tragic pasts, highlighting both the similarities and differences that make these iconic characters memorable in the realms of cinema and literature.
After his rescue from the USS Indianapolis tragedy, did Quint ever really escape a shark releated fate? We think not and here’s why….
Great white shark sighted in Southend on Sea…but don't worry it is just a JAWS mural
Used by Quint to attach barrels to the shark in JAWS, The Greener Light Harpoon Gun, invented by William Greener in the 19th century, is a remarkable piece of hunting and conservation equipment that revolutionized the way marine animals were captured and studied.
YouTubers Digital Diamonds have virtually recreated Quint’s death using popular Minecraft. Minecraft is the best-selling video game in history,
The M1 Garand or M1 rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War.
This JAWS 2 actor was set to play the son of Quint in the shark sequel to the Spielberg blockbuster
Despite all his protestations at everything Hooper did, was it possible that Quint actually had a hidden respect for Hooper?
WW2 Veteran Edgar Harrell of the United States Marine Corps was aboard the ill-fated USS Indianapolis when it was sunk, in the middle of the Pacific ocean, by a Japanese submarine.
Usually it’s convenient to have extra hands. In this case, it’s a distraction. Should Quint have actually hunted the shark from JAWS alone?
Dirty Harry has the 44 Magnum. Tony Montana aka ‘Scarface’ had his “little friend”. But surely the coolest movie weapon, and one of the more unusual is the harpoon used by Quint in Steven Spielberg’s shark classic JAWS (1975).
We asked our followers ‘Do you think a JAWS prequel about Quint and his ordeal on the uSS Indianapolis would undermine Robert Shaw’s performance?” Here’s what you said…
Whether it’s islanders, shady politicians, wealthy college boys or unhinged hunters, JAWS spoils us with the richness of it’s inhabitants. Its far more than three men in a boat.
New essay on masculinity and JAWS crushes the subject like Quint
Noted Author and BROKEN HOPE Guitarist JEREMY WAGNER along with Hollywood FX Legend NICK MARRA and ANTHRAX drummer CHARLIE BENANTE Unveil Epic JAWS “QUINT” Sculpture and host “MOST METAL JAWS SUMMIT”
The 12 minutes in JAWS that forever changes the way you’ll see the classic Steven Spielberg shark film ever again
In 2015, Brian Reddin wrote, produced and directed the documentary Robert Shaw: Jaws, Deoch and Deora and tells the extraordinary story of legendary actor Robert Shaw and his adopted home of Tuar Mhic Éadaigh.
The Indianapolis Speech made Jaws a movie to listen to and to think about, not just watch for a couple of hours (and 4 minutes). It had its roots in Shakespeare, Poe and Melville. It’s eerie, violent and tragic recounted by a man who maybe knows his days are numbered, with death circling below.
Motion pictures over the years have given us a multitude of tragic characters. For those of us that have watched movies for decades, there has never been a character as tragic as the doomed Captain Quint from Jaws.
It’s truly fascinating to see an actor of Robert Shaw’s calibre bringing something he did nearly two decades prior to a new role, reinventing it to create a classic moment in cinema.
The one moment in Jaws director Steven Spielberg decided NOT to use the intended music as the actor’s performance was too terrifying.
Jaws fan Daniel Carver shows us his amazing tattoos of Quint, Hooper and Brody and tells us what Richard Dreyfuss and Ian Shaw made of them.
Robert Shaw, cast as Quint just 9 days before principle photography was due to start, had a tougher time making the movie than his fellow leading actors Roy Scheider (Chief Brody) Richard Dreyfuss (Matt Hooper).
Jaws actor Robert Shaw loved Ireland, he called it his home for the last few years of his life, and is still fondly remembered there to this day.
Self-assured, yet battling demons that hide a life changing tragedy, Quint will always remain one of the most fascinating characters in cinema. But is he certifiable?
Scheider… Shaw…. Dreyfuss. Names that will always be synonymous with Jaws. The 3 stars have families of their own - 15 children between them. In this article, we take a look at the lives and careers 3 of those children, Ben Dreyfuss, Christian Scheider and Ian Shaw.
Captain William Toti, the final captain of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Indianapolis (SSN-697) and Chairman of the USS Indianapolis Legacy Organisation, spoke in an exclusive video to The Daily Jaws creator Ross Williams about the legacy of JAWS in relation to the sinking of the USS Indianapolis.