The Cat from Outer Space

Jun 9, 1978

1h 44m

★ 5.9

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.

Genres

Comedy

Family

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

The Cat from Outer Space Trailers

Cast

Frank

Ken Berry

Liz

Sandy Duncan

General Stilton

Harry Morgan

Mr. Stallwood

Roddy McDowall

Link

McLean Stevenson

Earnest Ernie

Jesse White

Dr. Wenger

Alan Young

Dr. Heffel

Hans Conried

Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy

Ronnie Schell

Capt. Anderson

James Hampton

Col. Woodruff

Howard Platt

Mr. Olympus

William Prince

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