The Cat from Outer Space(1978)
“A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!”
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.
Director
Norman Tokar
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$4M
Cast
Ken Berry
as Frank
Sandy Duncan
as Liz
Harry Morgan
as General Stilton
Roddy McDowall
as Mr. Stallwood
McLean Stevenson
as Link
Jesse White
as Earnest Ernie
Alan Young
as Dr. Wenger
Hans Conried
as Dr. Heffel
Ronnie Schell
as Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy
James Hampton
as Capt. Anderson
Howard Platt
as Col. Woodruff
William Prince
as Mr. Olympus
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Where can I watch The Cat from Outer Space?▼
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What is The Cat from Outer Space about?▼
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.
Who directed The Cat from Outer Space?▼
The Cat from Outer Space was directed by Norman Tokar and released in 1978. It is a comedy, family, science fiction film.
How long is The Cat from Outer Space?▼
The Cat from Outer Space has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Cat from Outer Space?▼
The cast of The Cat from Outer Space includes Ken Berry as Frank, Sandy Duncan as Liz, Harry Morgan as General Stilton, Roddy McDowall as Mr. Stallwood, McLean Stevenson as Link and more.
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