The Three Lives of Thomasina

1964

The Three Lives of Thomasina

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Average Rating: 3.6/5

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Movie Info

In this Disney film, Thomasina is the pet of the daughter of taciturn Scottish veterinarian Patrick McGoohan. When Thomasina falls ill, McGoohan coldly decides to euthanize the cat. As Dotrice sadly prepare to bury the "dead" Thomasina, backwoods girl Susan Hampshire runs off with the kitty corpse and revives Thomasina.

Rating:

PG (for thematic elements)
Genre:

Drama, Kids & Family, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By:

Don Chaffey
Written By:

Robert Westerby
In Theaters:

Jun 4, 1964 limited
On Disc/Streaming:

Jul 6, 2004
Runtime:

95 minutes
Studio:

Buena Vista Pictures

Cast

Patrick McGoohan
as Andrew McDhui

Susan Hampshire
as Lori MacGregor

Karen Dotrice
as Mary McDhui

Vincent Winter
as Hughie Stirling

Laurence Naismith
as Rev. Angus Peddie

Jean Anderson
as Mrs. MacKenzie

Wilfrid Brambell
as Willie Bannock

Finlay Currie
as Grandpa Stirling

Denis Gilmore
as Jamie McNab

Ewan Roberts
as Constable McQuarrie

Oliver Johnston
as Mr. Dobbie

Francis De Wolff
as Targu

Charles Carson
as Doctor

Nora Nicholson
as Old Lady

Jack Stewart
as Birnie

Matthew Garber
as Geordie

Ruth Dunning

Alex Mackenzie

Gwen Nelson

Elspeth March
as Thomasina

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Critic Reviews for The Three Lives of Thomasina

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Cat-centric family classic touches on deep topics.

Dec 29, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
Typical '60s Disney fare; McGoohan always worth watching.

Aug 14, 2007 | Rating: 3/5

Steve Crum
Video-Reviewmaster.com
A magical drama about love, loss, and acceptance.

Jan 28, 2005 | Full Review…

Staci Layne Wilson
StaciWilson.com

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Audience Reviews for The Three Lives of Thomasina

This is a greatly underrated Disney classic. It's funny and cute, but it also has an exciting plot. Plus, McGoohan gives a great performance. I highly recommend this movie.