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.
Acting
Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber's chemistry pre-Mary Poppins.
Cinematography
Gloomy gorgeous Scottish Highlands shot like a fever dream.
Writing
Thomasina's sassy cat narration steals every scene.
Director
Don Chaffey
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
Finlay Currie
Grandpa Stirling
Nora Nicholson
Annie Laggan
Francis de Wolff
King Targu
Alex Mackenzie
Tammas
Ruth Dunning
Mother Stirling
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The orange tabby was reportedly impossible to direct; they used thirteen cats and a lot of tuna.
Based on Paul Gallico's novel and reflects 1960s Disney's darker family fare before the full animated renaissance.
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