The Real Macaw(1998)
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.
The Real Macaw (1998) is a adventure and family film directed by Mario Andreacchio, released on September 24, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jamie Croft, Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Petruzzi and John Waters. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Andreacchio
- Writers:
- Bruce Hancock, Matthew Perry
- Producers:
- Margot McDonald
- Cinematographer:
- David Foreman
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Bellwether Films, Adelaide Motion Picture Company, Becker Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Real Macaw Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamie Croft
as Sam Girdis
Deborra-Lee Furness
as Beth Girdis
Joe Petruzzi
as Rick Girdis
John Waters
as Dr. Lance Hagen
Jason Robards
as Grandpa Girdis
John Goodman
as Mac (voice)
- Gerry Connolly
Gerry Connolly
as Lou Rickets
Robert Coleby
as Mr. St. John
Petra Yared
as Kathy Girdis
- Nathan Kotzur
Nathan Kotzur
as Scarlatta
Kevin Hides
as Businessman on Plane
Penny Everingham
as Nurse Gimlet
Key crew
Directed by Mario Andreacchio, written by Bruce Hancock and Matthew Perry, produced by Margot McDonald.
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The Real Macaw Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Real Macaw – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Real Macaw?
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The main cast of The Real Macaw (1998) includes Jamie Croft, Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Petruzzi, John Waters and Jason Robards. The film was directed by Mario Andreacchio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real Macaw released?
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The Real Macaw was released on September 24, 1998 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Real Macaw worth watching?
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The Real Macaw (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.