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Rating: 6.8/10 by 44 users

The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963)

Thomasina is the pet cat of Mary McDhui, the daughter of Scottish veterinarian Andrew McDhui. When Thomasina falls ill, McDhui declares that the pet should be put down. But when Mary and her father try to bury the cat, Lori MacGregor (Susan Hampshire), who is said to be a witch, shows up and attempts to steal it.

Directing:
  • Don Chaffey
Writing:
  • Robert Westerby
  • Paul Gallico
Stars:
Release Date: Wed, Dec 11, 1963

Rating: 6.8/10 by 44 users

Alternative Title:
Les Trois Vies de Thomasina - FR
Um Grande Amor Nunca Morre - BR

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Français

Runtime: 01 hour 37 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: scotland, cat, veterinarian, based on children's book, 1910s

Patrick McGoohan
Andrew McDhui
Susan Hampshire
Lori MacGregor
Karen Dotrice
Mary McDhui
Laurence Naismith
Reverend Angus Paddie
Jean Anderson
Mrs. MacKenzie
Matthew Garber
Geordie McNab
Denis Gilmore
Jamie McNab
Vincent Winter
Hughie Stirling
Finlay Currie
Grandpa Stirling
Elspeth March
Voice of "Thomasina"
Nora Nicholson
Annie Laggan
Ruth Dunning
Mother Stirling

r96sk

Cracking little film. 'The Three Lives of Thomasina' is very cute and surprisingly existential. It's well shot and paced, with a terrific adult cast - the child members do cheapen things a little, but not to point where it affects enjoyment. Patrick McGoohan (Dr. MacDhui) and Susan Hampshire (Lori) are both excellent, they suit their respective roles perfectly. Laurence Naismith, who I enjoyed in 1961's 'Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog', appears in a somewhat minor role but still makes it memorable. Elspeth March does a fine job voicing Thomasina, too. It sends a positive message and actually delves relatively deep into the human/animal side. Not saying it's a masterpiece in that regard or anything, I just didn't expect it would have that sorta spirit. This was technically released in 1963 ('properly' in 1964), a year that I didn't enjoy in terms of Disney live-action films so this is easily the best in relative to that. If you love cats you'll enjoy this, you should give it a watch regardless.


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