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Director:
Mario Andreacchio
Writers:
Bruce Hancock (writer)
Matthew Perry (writer)
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Release Date:
24 September 1998 (Australia) more
Genre:
Family | Adventure
Tagline:
An ancient legend. A buried treasure. One amazing talking bird holds the key to both. more
Plot:
An ancient talking macaw named Mac becomes the saving grace for an elderly man threatened with a nursing home... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Probably everybody will enjoy it. more (10 total)

Cast

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Jamie Croft ... Sam Girdis
Deborra-Lee Furness ... Beth Girdis
Joe Petruzzi ... Rick Girdis
John Waters ... Dr. Lance Hagen

Jason Robards ... Grandpa Ben Girdis
Gerry Connolly ... Lou Rickets
Robert Coleby ... Mr. St. John

Petra Jared ... Kathy Girdis
Nathan Kotzur ... Scarlatta
Kevin Hides ... Businessman on Plane
Penny Everingham ... Nurse Gimlet
Murray Shoring ... Dr. Thompson

John Goodman ... Voice of Mac (voice)
Daniel Murphy ... Pet Store Owner / Voice of Mac
Anna-Maria La Spina ... Museum Receptionist
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
91 min
Country:
Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
Germany:o.Al. | Portugal:M/6 (video premiere) | USA:G | Australia:G
Filming Locations:
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Company:
Adelaide Motion Picture Company more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Four separate birds played the role of "Mac". more
Quotes:
Mac: Stop repeating everything I say. I'm the parrot! more

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1 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Probably everybody will enjoy it., 6 October 1998
Author: anonymous from Canberra, Australia

The film MaCaw was about a boy and his pop who couldn't pay his bills. The boy, called Sam, tries to help him and ends up in a lot of trouble. This movie is sad, happy and funny. Mac (the MaCaw) is the funniest of all. I really enjoyed watching this movie. I think it is for all ages. I know it's got scary parts but the little kids will adore Mac and the funny parts. It featured a lot of adventure parts. Probably everybody will enjoy it. Review by Stephanie.

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