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The Real Macaw (film)

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Wikipedia article




'The Real Macaw' is a 1998 Australian adventure film written by Bruce Hancock and Matthew Perry and directed by Mario Andreacchio. It was produced and distributed by Becker Entertainment, and filmed on location in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The film was released on 24 September 1998 and released on VHS on 11 July 2000 by Paramount Home Video. It stars Jason Robards as Grandpa Girdis and John Goodman as the voice of Mac.

Plot



Mac, an ancient blue and gold macaw, 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. The man's grandson decides to go off on the hunt only to discover that a resort now exists where the treasure is buried.

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 the Parrot

* Gerry Connolly as Lou Rickets

* Robert Coleby as Mr. St. John

* Petra Yared as Kathy Girdis

* Nathan Kotzur as Scarlatta

* Kevin Hides as Business Man on Plane

* Penny Everingham as Nurse Gimlet

* Murray Shoring as Dr. Thompson

* Daniel Murphy as Pet Store Owner/Mac the Parrot (Australian Version)

* Anna-Maria La Spina as Museum Receptionist

Box office



'The Real Macaw' grossed $741,876 at the box office in Australia.

Reception



On Rotten Tomatoes 'The Real Macaw' has 2 reviews listed, 1 positive, 1 negative.

Accolades



See also



* Cinema of Australia

References




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