The tale centers on an eccentric bag lady who rescues the stray cats of Venice and puts them on a boat to set sail for the new world. It has not been re-released for the home video market. This lack of availability, which has been described as making it "more rare than the dinosaur" has made it a sought-after item in some circles.

• John Hurt
• Robert Powell
• Francesca Annis
• Vanessa Redgrave
• Ben Kingsley
• Maggie Smith
• Victor Spinetti
• Quentin Crisp