Movie · adventure, family
The Real Macaw
1998 · 1h 31m
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What is it about? The Real Macaw
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.
Genres: adventure, family. Themes: parrot, buried treasure.
Cast and crew The Real Macaw
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Creators
- Directed byMario Andreacchio
- ScreenplayBruce Hancock
- ScreenplayMatthew Perry
- MusicBill Conti
- CinematographyDavid Foreman
- EditingEdward McQueen-Mason
Full cast and crew19 cast members, 15 crew
Cast:
- Jamie Croft · Sam Girdis
- Deborra-Lee Furness · Beth Girdis
- Joe Petruzzi · Rick Girdis
- John Waters · Lance Hagen
- Jason Robards · Grandpa Girdis
- John Goodman · Mac (voice)
- Gerry Connolly · Lou Rickets
- Robert Coleby · St. John
- Petra Yared · Kathy Girdis
- Nathan Kotzur · Scarlatta
- Kevin Hides · Businessman on Plane
- Penny Everingham · Nurse Gimlet
- Murray Shoring · Thompson
- Daniel Murphy · Pet Store Owner
- Anna-Maria La Spina · Museum Receptionist
- Steven Collins · Real Estate Agent
- Deborah Glover · Ticket Clerk
- Siobhan Lawless · Ticket Clerk
- Simon Chan · Phillip
Crew:
- Richard Becker · Executive Producer
- Margot McDonald · Producer
- Mario Andreacchio · Director
- Ross Major · Production Design
- Bruce Hancock · Screenplay
- Matthew Perry · Screenplay
- David Foreman · Director of Photography
- Edward McQueen-Mason · Editor
- Ann Fay · Casting
- Bill Conti · Original Music Composer
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Details The Real Macaw
- First theatrical release
- September 24, 1998
- Country
- Australia
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Bellwether Films, Adelaide Motion Picture Company, Becker Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Real Macaw?
1h 31m (91 minutes).
Who’s in The Real Macaw?
Jamie Croft, Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Petruzzi, John Waters, Jason Robards, John Goodman, Gerry Connolly, Robert Coleby, Petra Yared, and Nathan Kotzur. Directed by Mario Andreacchio.
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