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The Cat from Outer Space

G19781h 44mNorman Tokar
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 58

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"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.

ComedyFamilyScience Fiction
CatTelekinesisAlienUfoIndustrial Spy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cat from Outer Space (1978) 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 stars in The Cat from Outer Space?

The Cat from Outer Space stars Ken Berry (Frank), Sandy Duncan (Liz), Harry Morgan (General Stilton), Roddy McDowall (Mr. Stallwood), McLean Stevenson (Link). The film was directed by Norman Tokar.

How long is The Cat from Outer Space?

The Cat from Outer Space has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated G.

Is The Cat from Outer Space worth watching?

The Cat from Outer Space holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Comedy, Family, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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