‘Robert Shaw - Jaws, Deoch & Deora’ (Robert Shaw, Jaws, Drink & Tears), a one-hour documentary about Oscar-nominated actor Robert Shaw and his home in Ireland, will air on Christmas Day on TG4.
The documentary was was produced and directed by Brian Reddin. The cinematographer was Gerry MacArthur and it was edited by Ultan Murphy in Windmill Lane.
Robert Shaw was an Oscar nominated actor, best known for his appearances in ‘From Russia With Love’, ‘The Sting’, ‘Jaws’ and ‘A Man for All Seasons’ – making 56 movies in total. He also wrote novels, plays and screenplays and he died on an Irish roadside in a small Gaeltacht community he had come to call home.
The film tells the story of Shaw and his adopted home of Tourmakeady in Co. Mayo. He moved there in the early 70’s with his extended family and set about renovating the former home of a Bishop. When he wasn’t making movies, he became a celebrated local and loved the anonymity Tourmakeady afforded him. He golfed in Westport, fished and swam in Lough Mask, drank and served pints in the local pub, raised both crops and cattle and even offered his home as a temporary school while the local one was being renovated.
Featuring interviews with family and friends, including Shaw’s wife and children, and an exclusive interview with his ‘Hireling’ co-star Sarah Miles, along with exclusive access to his personal photographs and clips and stills from his movies, this documentary is an in-depth look at the life of a complex and talented man.
‘Robert Shaw - Jaws, Deoch & Deora’ will air on TG4 at 10.10pm on Christmas Day.
