The Real Macaw

The Real Macaw

91 mins | Adventure, Family | Sept. 24, 1998

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

91 mins | Adventure, Family | Sept. 24, 1998

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.
IMDb rating 5.4
Producers Adelaide Motion Picture Company, Becker Entertainment, Bellwether Films
Original title The Real Macaw
Directors Mario Andreacchio
Writers Matthew Perry, Bruce Hancock

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

as Lou Rickets

Robert Coleby

as Mr. St. John

Petra Yared

as Kathy Girdis

Nathan Kotzur

as Scarlatta

Kevin Hides

as Businessman on Plane

Penny Everingham

as Nurse Gimlet

Murray Shoring

as Dr. Thompson

Daniel Murphy

as Pet Store Owner

Anna-Maria La Spina

as Museum Receptionist

Steven Collins

as Real Estate Agent

Deborah Glover

as Ticket Clerk

Siobhan Lawless

as Ticket Clerk

Simon Chan

as Phillip