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The Three Lives of Thomasina

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The Three Lives of Thomasina
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PG,1hr 35min
Released:
June 4, 1964
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Buena Vista Pictures
Synopsis: Based on a whimsical novel by Paul Gallico, Disney's Three Lives of Thomasina is an imaginative tale of a resourceful cat. Thomasina is the pet of Karen Dotrice, the daughter of taciturn Scottish veterinarian Patrick McGoohan. When Thomasina falls ill, McGoohan coldly diagnoses the cat as suffering from tetanus and declares that the pet must be put out of its misery. As Dotrice and her friends sadly prepare to bury the "dead" Thomasina, backwoods girl Susan Hampshire, who is said to be a witch, shows ... Full Synopsis
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The Three Lives of Thomasina is a lovely and gentle but spirited children's tale that adults will also enjoy. Although it occasionally skirts with "cutesiness," it never really succumbs; more importantly, unlike many other children's films, it is not afraid to acknowledge the deep emotions of childhood, and how disturbing these can be. While never delving too deeply, it also addresses the problems ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Andrew MacDhui
Lori MacGregor
Mary MacDhui
Hughie Stirling
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