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Rare Birds

Fortune can make a man do some pretty fowl things.
2001 | 99m | English

(1871 votes)

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Popularity: 6 (history)

Director: Sturla Gunnarsson
Writer: Edward Riche
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A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure bird watchers to their small Newfoundland town and increase tourism by announcing the presence of a rare duck.
Release Date: Sep 09, 2001
Director: Sturla Gunnarsson
Writer: Edward Riche
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Keywords library, submarine, ambush, based on novel or book, waitress, beach, duck, shotgun, wine cellar, restaurant, cocaine, male friendship, invention, tourist, restaurant owner, newfoundland and labrador, explosion, power outage, divorce, birdwatching, prototype, hoax, radio show, failing business, ornithologist, scuba diver, drug deal, illumination, romantic dinner, cigarette smoking, newfoundland, armed police, duck decoy, sex dream, auk, reference to toronto, kiss goodbye, gunfire, bound hostages, interrupted seduction, foot massage, front page story, restaurant kitchen
Production Companies Pope Productions, BIG Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $5,000,000
Updates Updated: Jan 29, 2026
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
William Hurt Dave
Andy Jones Phonse
Molly Parker Alice
Vicky Hynes Deb
Greg Malone Buster Bartlett
Michael Chiasson Dr. Jack Tomlinson
Leah Lewis Bette
Sheila McCarthy Claire
Mark Critch Dougie
Pete Soucy Bystander
Bryan Hennessey Cortini
Lawrence Barry Hooligan
Barry Newhook Caller #1/Hostage
Mary Walsh uncredited
Deidre Gillard-Rowlings Waitress
Frankie O'Neill Brit Woman
Name Job
Sturla Gunnarsson Director
Patricia McCorkle Casting
Jon Comerford Casting
Roger Maunder Set Dresser
Edward Riche Writer
Jeff Warren Editor
Kathee Reardigan Set Decoration
Jeanie Kimber Costume Design
Debbie Vatcher Makeup Artist
Brian Best Driver
Alison Carter Daily Wardrobe
Pam Hall Production Design
Danny Thomas Electrician
Marty Sexton Art Direction
Jillian Loveless Makeup Trainee
Norma Richard Key Hair Stylist
Kim Ross Key Makeup Artist
Lynn Andrews Unit Manager
Noel Harris Assistant Director Trainee
Francine Fleming Production Manager
Danielle Irvine Unit Manager
Jill Knox-Gosse Production Accountant
Lyly Fortin Script Supervisor
Tony Butt Location Manager
Deborah Clarke Wardrobe Supervisor
Peggy Hogan Assistant Costume Designer
Mary Sexton Casting
Derek Holmes Set Dresser
Kelly Stone Second Assistant Director
Terry Stone Third Assistant Director
Rick Gosse Location Production Assistant
Jan Kiesser Director of Photography
Jonathan Goldsmith Original Music Composer
Donna Powell Foley Artist
Kathryn Jennex Set Buyer
Greg Thomas Electrician
Phil Winters Grip
Steve Frecker Production Driver
Pat Conway Catering
Murray Riggs Sound
Harvey Hyslop Sound Effects Editor
Robert Whelan Jr. Picture Car Coordinator, Transportation Coordinator
Karl Simmons Key Grip
Nicole Underhay Stand In
Tim Murphy Generator Operator
Name Title
Tamara Shannon Associate Producer
Sam Feldman Executive Producer
Jeff Sackman Executive Producer
Paul Pope Producer
Janet York Producer
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