The Cat from Outer Space (1978)
A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!
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
Genre: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: June 9, 1978
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
Screenplay
Music: Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography: Charles F. Wheeler
Editing: Cotton Warburton
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Quirky Pet Owner and Animal Chaos, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals
Keywords
cat, telekinesis, alien, ufo, industrial spy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Cat from Outer Space?
- The Cat from Outer Space stars Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan, Roddy McDowall, McLean Stevenson, Jesse White.
- How long is The Cat from Outer Space?
- The Cat from Outer Space has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Cat from Outer Space?
- The Cat from Outer Space is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Cat from Outer Space?
- The Cat from Outer Space had a budget of $4M.
- Where was The Cat from Outer Space produced?
- The Cat from Outer Space was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Cat from Outer Space?
- The themes of The Cat from Outer Space include: Quirky Pet Owner and Animal Chaos, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals.