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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.

Top Cast

  • Jamie Croft

    Jamie Croft

    Sam Girdis

  • Deborra-Lee Furness

    Deborra-Lee Furness

    Beth Girdis

  • Joe Petruzzi

    Joe Petruzzi

    Rick Girdis

  • John Waters

    John Waters

    Dr. Lance Hagen

  • Jason Robards

    Jason Robards

    Grandpa Girdis

  • John Goodman

    John Goodman

    Mac (voice)

  • Gerry Connolly

    Gerry Connolly

    Lou Rickets

  • Robert Coleby

    Robert Coleby

    Mr. St. John

  • Petra Yared

    Petra Yared

    Kathy Girdis

Overview

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.

Rating

6.0 / 10
11 Reviews
1 Popular

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