The Cat from Outer Space poster

The Cat from Outer Space( 1978)

TV-MAComedyFamilyScience Fiction
59%
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Ken Berry

      Frank

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      Sandy Duncan

      Liz

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      Harry Morgan

      General Stilton

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      Roddy McDowall

      Mr. Stallwood

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      McLean Stevenson

      Link

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      Jesse White

      Earnest Ernie

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      Alan Young

      Dr. Wenger

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      Hans Conried

      Dr. Heffel

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      Ronnie Schell

      Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy

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      James Hampton

      Capt. Anderson

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      Howard Platt

      Col. Woodruff

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      William Prince

      Mr. Olympus

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      Ralph Manza

      Weasel

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      Tom Pedi

      Honest Harry

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      Hank Jones

      Officer

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      Rick Hurst

      Dydee Guard

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      John Alderson

      Mr. Smith

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      Tiger Joe Marsh

      Omar

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      Arnold Soboloff

      NASA Executive

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      Mel Carter

      1st Soldier

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      Dal McKennon

      Farmer

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      Alice Backes

      Farmer's Wife

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      Henry Slate

      Sandwich Man

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      Roger Pancake

      Red

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      Roger Price

      1st E.R.L. Expert

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      Jerry Fujikawa

      2nd E.R.L. Expert

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      Jim Begg

      Dydee Driver

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      Peter Renaday

      Bailiff

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      Rickie Sorensen

      Technician

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      Tom Jackman

      Army Engineer

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      Fred L. Whalen

      Sarasota Slim

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      Joseph G. Medalis

      Sucker

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      Gil Stratton

      1st NASA Scientist

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      Jana Milo

      2nd NASA Scientist

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      Sorrell Booke

      Presiding Judge (uncredited)

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      Jackson Bostwick

      Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by r96sk

    5
    Written by r96sk on Fri Aug 28 2020
    Nice idea, just not one that's executed well at all. <em>'The Cat from Outer Space'</em> 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 he...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    4000000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • cat
    • telekinesis
    • alien
    • ufo
    • industrial spy