
The Psychic Parrot(1977)
Overview
An ordinary middle class suburban couple sees a celebrity parrot on TV who supposedly foretells the future. The parrot predicts the world is coming to an end. The couple are initially shocked, and then decide to make the most of the time they have left. They get dressed up and decide to celebrate as if it was New Year's Eve, since the world is supposed to end at midnight. On TV, it is shown that all the important people of the world are selected and sent to the moon in a space ship so they can escape the earth's destruction. As midnight approaches the couple gamely prepares to toast their demise, but midnight comes and the world doesn't end. A special comes on TV and the parrot explains he made a mistake. As he starts to correct himself, the moon blows up. All of the scenes on TV are animated cartoons. The scenes with the husband and wife are filmed live actors.
Director
Derek Lamb
Cast
Michael Vale
as Husband

Alix Elias
as Wife
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
0h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Psychic Parrot?▼
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What is The Psychic Parrot about?▼
An ordinary middle class suburban couple sees a celebrity parrot on TV who supposedly foretells the future. The parrot predicts the world is coming to an end. The couple are initially shocked, and then decide to make the most of the time they have left. They get dressed up and decide to celebrate as if it was New Year's Eve, since the world is supposed to end at midnight. On TV, it is shown that all the important people of the world are selected and sent to the moon in a space ship so they can escape the earth's destruction. As midnight approaches the couple gamely prepares to toast their demise, but midnight comes and the world doesn't end. A special comes on TV and the parrot explains he made a mistake. As he starts to correct himself, the moon blows up. All of the scenes on TV are animated cartoons. The scenes with the husband and wife are filmed live actors.
Who directed The Psychic Parrot?▼
The Psychic Parrot was directed by Derek Lamb and released in 1977.
How long is The Psychic Parrot?▼
The Psychic Parrot has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
Who stars in The Psychic Parrot?▼
The cast of The Psychic Parrot includes Michael Vale as Husband, Alix Elias as Wife.
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