The Real Macaw
Synopsis
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.
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Jamie Croft
Sam Girdis
Deborra-Lee Furness
Beth Girdis
Joe Petruzzi
Rick Girdis
John Waters
Dr. Lance Hagen
Jason Robards
Grandpa Girdis
John Goodman
Mac (voice)
Gerry Connolly
Lou Rickets
Robert Coleby
Mr. St. John
Petra Yared
Kathy Girdis
Nathan Kotzur
Scarlatta
Kevin Hides
Businessman on Plane
Penny Everingham
Nurse Gimlet
Murray Shoring
Dr. 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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Andreacchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Hancock, Matthew Perry
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- The Real Macaw
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Bellwether Films, Adelaide Motion Picture Company, Becker Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Andreacchio
Bruce Hancock, Matthew Perry
Bill Conti
David Foreman
Edward McQueen-Mason
Richard Becker, Margot McDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Margot McDonald
Producer
Mario Andreacchio
Director
Bruce Hancock
Screenplay
Matthew Perry
Screenplay
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
David Foreman
Director of Photography
Edward McQueen-Mason
Editor
Ross Major
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Macaw
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What is The Real Macaw 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 directed The Real Macaw?
The Real Macaw was directed by Mario Andreacchio.
Who stars in The Real Macaw?
The principal cast of The Real Macaw includes Jamie Croft, Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Petruzzi, John Waters, Jason Robards.
When was The Real Macaw released and how long is it?
The Real Macaw was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Real Macaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real Macaw was composed by Bill Conti.