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The Cat from Outer Space

The Cat from Outer Space

A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!

19785.91h 44m

Overview

A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.

Directed by Norman Tokar
Written by Ted Key
Produced by Ron Miller
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0M0

Top Cast

Ken Berry

Ken Berry

Frank

Sandy Duncan

Sandy Duncan

Liz

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

General Stilton

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Mr. Stallwood

McLean Stevenson

McLean Stevenson

Link

Jesse White

Jesse White

Earnest Ernie

Alan Young

Alan Young

Dr. Wenger

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Dr. Heffel

Ronnie Schell

Ronnie Schell

Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy

James Hampton

James Hampton

Capt. Anderson

Themes & Keywords

cattelekinesisalienufoindustrial spy

About The Cat from Outer Space

The Cat from Outer Space is a comedy, family, science fiction film released in 1978 exploring themes of cat, telekinesis, alien, ufo, industrial spy. Directed by Norman Tokar, it stars Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan. A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.

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