The Cat from Outer Space
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The Cat from Outer Space

A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!

6.0 / 10 1978 1h 44mG English
ComedyFamilyScience Fiction

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Ken Berry

Ken Berry

Frank

Lead
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

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Norman Tokar's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Cat from Outer Space is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker