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The Cat from Outer Space

A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!

1978 · G · 1h 44m

Directed by Norman Tokar

6.0

TMDB audience score
156 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Ken Berry
    Frank

  • Sandy Duncan
    Liz

  • Harry Morgan
    General Stilton

  • Roddy McDowall
    Mr. Stallwood

  • McLean Stevenson
    Link

  • Jesse White
    Earnest Ernie

  • Alan Young
    Dr. Wenger

  • Hans Conried
    Dr. Heffel

  • Ronnie Schell
    Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy

  • James Hampton
    Capt. Anderson

  • Howard Platt
    Col. Woodruff

  • William Prince
    Mr. Olympus

  • Ralph Manza
    Weasel

  • Tom Pedi
    Honest Harry

  • Hank Jones
    Officer

  • Rick Hurst
    Dydee Guard

  • John Alderson
    Mr. Smith

  • Tiger Joe Marsh
    Omar