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09/06/1978 Comedy, Family, Science Fiction 1h 44m
60
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A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!

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.

  1. Norman Tokar

    Director

  2. Ted Key

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Ken Berry

    Frank

  2. Sandy Duncan

    Liz

  3. Harry Morgan

    General Stilton

  4. Roddy McDowall

    Mr. Stallwood

  5. McLean Stevenson

    Link

  6. Jesse White

    Earnest Ernie

  7. Alan Young

    Dr. Wenger

  8. Hans Conried

    Dr. Heffel

  9. Ronnie Schell

    Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy

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Full Cast & Crew

Reviews

A review by r96sk
Written by r96sk on 2020-08-28
Nice idea, just not one that's executed well at all.

'The Cat from Outer Space' is mundane. The concept of an alien cat invading is cool, but they choose to do it in a way that is boring - the cat, Jake, speaks via voiceover only, so there are many shots of the cat just staring whilst Ronnie Schell speaks. That just doesn't work, to get attached/become interested in a character you need emotion and/or expression... you get none of that here. I never cared for Jake, and that's coming from someone who loves cats.

Also with the plot they spend most of the time focusing on the cat h...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$4,000,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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