The Cat from Outer Space (1978)

A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!

Movie · Comedy, Family, Science Fiction · 1h 44m · Rated 6.0/10 on TMDB · Released June 9, 1978

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.

Directed by Norman Tokar

Cast

• Ken Berry as Frank
• Sandy Duncan as Liz
• Harry Morgan as General Stilton
• Roddy McDowall as Mr. Stallwood
• McLean Stevenson as Link
• Jesse White as Earnest Ernie
• Alan Young as Dr. Wenger
• Hans Conried as Dr. Heffel
• Ronnie Schell as Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy
• James Hampton as Capt. Anderson
• Howard Platt as Col. Woodruff
• William Prince as Mr. Olympus

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