The Cat from Outer Space

The Cat from Outer Space

A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!

1978•1h 44m•6.0/10

ComedyFamilyScience Fiction

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.0/10(151)

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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Production

Walt Disney Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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

Howard Platt

Howard Platt

Col. Woodruff

William Prince

William Prince

Mr. Olympus

Ralph Manza

Ralph Manza

Weasel

Tom Pedi

Tom Pedi

Honest Harry

Hank Jones

Hank Jones

Officer

Rick Hurst

Rick Hurst

Dydee Guard

John Alderson

John Alderson

Mr. Smith

Tiger Joe Marsh

Omar

Arnold Soboloff

NASA Executive

Mel Carter

Mel Carter

1st Soldier

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