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The Real Macaw

19981h 31mMario Andreacchio
IMDb 5.4

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An ancient talking macaw named Mac becomes the saving grace for an elderly man threatened with a nursing home, when it is discovered that the talking bird knows the whereabouts of a buried treasure from its days with a pirate. His grandson decides to go off on the hunt only to discover that a resort now exists where the treasure is buried.

AdventureFamily
ParrotBuried Treasure

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What is The Real Macaw (1998) about?

An ancient talking macaw named Mac becomes the saving grace for an elderly man threatened with a nursing home, when it is discovered that the talking bird knows the whereabouts of a buried treasure from its days with a pirate. His grandson decides to go off on the hunt only to discover that a resort now exists where the treasure is buried.

Who stars in The Real Macaw?

The Real Macaw stars Jamie Croft (Sam Girdis), Deborra-Lee Furness (Beth Girdis), Joe Petruzzi (Rick Girdis), John Waters (Dr. Lance Hagen), Jason Robards (Grandpa Girdis). The film was directed by Mario Andreacchio.

How long is The Real Macaw?

The Real Macaw has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998.

Is The Real Macaw worth watching?

The Real Macaw holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Adventure, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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