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The Cat from Outer Space

The Cat from Outer Space

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The Cat from Outer Space

"A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!"

1978

1h 44m

6.0(154 votes)

Comedy

Family

Science Fiction

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.

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Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Norman Tokar
Written by: Ted Key
Produced by: Ron Miller

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