The Real Macaw (film)
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.
| The Real Macaw | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Mario Andreacchio |
| Screenplay by | Bruce Hancock Matthew Perry |
| Produced by | Margot McDonald |
| Starring | Jamie Croft Deborra-Lee Furness Joe Petruzzi John Waters Jason Robards John Goodman |
| Cinematography | David Foreman |
| Edited by | Edward McQueen-Mason |
| Music by | Bill Conti |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Becker Entertainment |
Release date | 24 September 1998 |
Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
| Box office | $741,876 |
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 (American Version)
- 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.[1]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes The Real Macaw has two reviews listed: one positive; one negative.[2]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVD Exclusive Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Jason Robards | Won |
| Best Original Score | Bill Conti | Nominated | |
See also
References
- Film Victoria – Australian Films at the Australian Box Office (PDF), retrieved 4 December 2010
- The Real Macaw (1998), retrieved 16 June 2019
External links
- The Real Macaw at Oz Movies
