Rare Birds
| Rare Birds | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sturla Gunnarsson |
| Produced by |
Paul Pope Janet York |
| Written by | Edward Riche |
| Starring |
William Hurt Molly Parker |
| Music by | Jonathan Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | Jan Kiesser |
| Editing by | Jeff Warren |
| Distributed by |
Filmax Home Video (2005) (Spain) (DVD) Kinowelt Home Entertainment (Germany) Lions Gate Entertainment Nexo Shadow Distribution Inc. Studio Home Entertainment |
| Release dates |
Canada September 9, 2001 Toronto Film Festival (premiere) Hong Kong April 5, 2002 Hong Kong International Film Festival UK July 5, 2002 Commonwealth Film Festival Italy July 18, 2003 Norway December 10, 2003 DVD Finland January 27, 2004 DVD Iceland November 21 2004 Reykjavik International Film Festival Spain June 15, 2005 DVD |
| Running time | 99 mins. |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimate) |
Rare Birds is a 2001 Canadian comedy/drama film. It was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson and written by Edward Riche based on his novel. This movie features spectacular scenery from Cape Spear, Newfoundland, Canada. It also features music by The Pogues and characteristic Canadian Maritime musicians such as Ashley MacIsaac.
Plot
Dave (Hurt) has had some bad luck recently. His wife (McCarthy) lives in Washington, DC, his restaurant, the Auk is not doing good business. Phonse (Jones) helps Dave by making up a story about a rare bird (Tasker’s Sulphureous) sighting which begins to help Dave's business. Phonse has been working on a prototype Recreational Submarine Vehicle (RSV) and is concerned that the Winnebago company is conducting industrial espionage and trying to steal his plans. Phonse also finds ten kilos of cocaine and tries to get rid of it with the help of Dave. Dave falls in love with Alice (Parker), Phonse's sister-in-law, a girl from Gull Tickle.
Cast
- William Hurt ... as Dave
- Andy Jones ... as Phonse
- Molly Parker ... as Alice (a girl from Gull Tickle)
- Vicky Hynes ... as Deb ( another girl from Gull Tickle)
- Sheila McCarthy... as Claire