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The Cat from Outer Space (1978)

G · 1978-06-09 · 1h 44m · EN
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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.

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Ted KeyWriterNorman TokarDirector
Budget
$4M

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Ken BerryKen BerryFrankSandy DuncanSandy DuncanLizHarry MorganHarry MorganGeneral StiltonRoddy McDowallRoddy McDowallMr. StallwoodMcLean StevensonMcLean StevensonLinkJesse WhiteJesse WhiteEarnest ErnieAlan YoungAlan YoungDr. WengerHans ConriedHans ConriedDr. HeffelRonnie SchellRonnie SchellJake (Voice) / Sgt. DuffyRoger PriceRoger Price1st E.R.L. ExpertGil StrattonGil Stratton1st NASA ScientistHoward PlattHoward PlattCol. Woodruff

Keywords

AlienTelekinesisUfoCatIndustrial spy

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Family · Science FictionTheme affinityAlien · Telekinesis · UfoDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference295000Actor preference240050 · 273986 · 151324

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What is The Cat from Outer Space 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.

How long is The Cat from Outer Space?

The Cat from Outer Space has a runtime of 104 minutes.

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