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The Cat from Outer Space (1978)

09/06/1978 (US)Comedy, Family, Science Fiction1h 44m
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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

    1. Ken Berry

      Ken Berry

      Frank

    2. Sandy Duncan

      Sandy Duncan

      Liz

    3. Harry Morgan

      Harry Morgan

      General Stilton

    4. Roddy McDowall

      Roddy McDowall

      Mr. Stallwood

    5. McLean Stevenson

      McLean Stevenson

      Link

    6. Jesse White

      Jesse White

      Earnest Ernie

    7. Alan Young

      Alan Young

      Dr. Wenger

    8. Hans Conried

      Hans Conried

      Dr. Heffel

    9. Ronnie Schell

      Ronnie Schell

      Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy

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    A review by r96sk

    5.0
    Written by r96sk on 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 h...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$4,000,000.00

    Revenue-

    Keywords

    • cat
    • telekinesis
    • alien
    • ufo
    • industrial spy