The Real Macaw (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.
Director:
Mario Andreacchio
Writers:
Bruce Hancock, Matthew Perry.
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Jamie Croft as Sam Girdis |
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Deborra-Lee Furness as Beth Girdis |
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Joe Petruzzi as Rick Girdis |
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John Waters as Dr. Lance Hagen |
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Jason Robards as Grandpa Girdis |
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John Goodman as Mac (voice) |
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Gerry Connolly as Lou Rickets |
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Robert Coleby as Mr. St. John |
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Petra Yared as Kathy Girdis |
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Nathan Kotzur as Scarlatta |
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Kevin Hides as Businessman on Plane |
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Penny Everingham as Nurse Gimlet |
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Murray Shoring as Dr. Thompson |
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Daniel Murphy as Pet Store Owner |
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Anna-Maria La Spina as Museum Receptionist |
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Steven Collins as Real Estate Agent |
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Deborah Glover as Ticket Clerk |
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Siobhan Lawless as Ticket Clerk |
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Simon Chan as Phillip |
| Production | Timothy Prescott | Co-Producer |
| Production | Richard Becker | Executive Producer |
| Production | Rocky Bester | Co-Producer |
| Production | Margot McDonald | Producer |
| Production | Bruce Hancock | Co-Producer |
| Directing | Mario Andreacchio | Director |
| Art | Ross Major | Production Design |
| Writing | Bruce Hancock | Screenplay |
| Art | Lisa Brennan | Set Decoration |
| Writing | Matthew Perry | Screenplay |
| Camera | David Foreman | Director of Photography |
| Art | Michael Rumpf | Art Direction |
| Editing | Edward McQueen-Mason | Editor |
| Production | Ann Fay | Casting |
| Sound | Bill Conti | Original Music Composer |
