The Three Lives of Thomasina

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The Three Lives of Thomasina ★★★ 1963 (PG)

In turn-of-the-century Scotland, a veterinarian orders his daughter's beloved cat destroyed when the pet is diagnosed with tetanus. After the cat's death (with scenes of kitty heaven), a beautiful and mysterious healer from the woods is able to bring the animal back to life and restore the animal to the little girl. Lovely Disney fairy tale with good performances by all. 95m/C VHS, DVD . Patrick McGoohan, Susan Hampshire, Karen Dotrice, Matthew Garber; D: Don Chaffey; V: Elspeth March.