Moonshadow (1972)

Directed by: Charles Jenkins

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: A young boy named Teaser and his pet Firecat attempt to rescue the moon when it falls from the sky.

Cartoon Cat: Firecat is an adorable orange cat who is Teaser’s friend. The two are seen sitting together by a fence, as portrayed on the cover of the Cat Stevens’ album named for the pair.

Moonshadow - cartoon Teaser and the Firecat sitting on a sidewalk

The moon falls from the sky with a crash and they rush to find it lodged in the roof of a barn.

Moonshadow - cartoon Teaser and the Firecat freeing the moon

Firecat seems more interested in the fishbone in Teaser’s pocket.

Moonshadow - cartoon Firecat trying to reach a fishbone

After dislodging the moon the pair chase it as it rolls down a hill and is swept down the Purple River. At one point Firecat falls on the moon and is swept away.

Moonshadow - cartoon Teaser on a bridge with Firecat falling onto the moon in the purple river

Eventually the moon floats off with both Teaser and the Firecat, taking them on a whimsical journey.

Moonshadow - cartoon Teaser and the Firecat riding on the moon
Moonshadow - cartoon Teaser and the Firecat riding on the moon looking at trees
Moonshadow - cartoon Teaser and the Firecat riding on the moon
Moonshadow - cartoon Teaser and the Firecat riding on the moon with fishbones

Teaser and the Firecat was Cat Stevens’ (also known by the name Yusuf) fifth album which features the song Moonshadow.

Moonshadow - cover of Teaser and the Firecat album

The story, which is directly adapted from a children’s book also by Stevens, is told by Spike Milligan in his own inimitable way.

Moonshadow - cover of Teaser and the Firecat book

A very adorable film and perfect companion to this lovely song!

Moonshadow - cartoon Teaser and the Firecat riding on the moon

Final Mewsings: Carry a fishbone and your cat will follow you anywhere!

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