The Cat from Outer Space (1978)
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Zunar J5/90 Doric 4-7, also known as Jake, is an alien cat who crash-lands on earth. He heads off to the nearest scientist to find gold ($120,000 worth!) in order to repair his spaceship. Jake reveals that he can predict the winners in sporting events and soon the military is trying to track him down. The plot becomes more complicated when a wacky veterinarian inadvertently puts Jake into a deep sleep; now he must hide the alien cat from government authorities. The Cat from Outer Space was written by cartoonist Ted Key, who also wrote other Disney family fare, including Gus and The $1,000,000 Duck. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, (more)
- Director(s):
- Norman Tokar
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Cat from Outer Space
Zunar J5/90 Doric 4-7, also known as Jake, is an alien cat who crash-lands on earth. He heads off to the nearest scientist to find gold ($120,000 worth!) in order to repair his spaceship. Jake reveals that he can predict the winners in sporting events and soon the military is trying to track him down. The plot becomes more complicated when a wacky veterinarian inadvertently puts Jake into a deep sleep; now he must hide the alien cat from government authorities. The Cat from Outer Space was written by cartoonist Ted Key, who also wrote other Disney family fare, including Gus and The $1,000,000 Duck. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 103 mins
Complete Cast of The Cat from Outer Space
- Ken Berry - Frank
- Harry Morgan - Gen. Stilton
- McLean Stevenson - Link
- Alan Young - Dr. Wenger
- Ronnie Schell - Sgt. Duffy
- Howard Platt - Col. Woodruff
- John Alderson - Mr. Smith
- Rick Hurst - Dydee Guard
- Dal McKennon - Farmer
- Roger Pancake - Red
- Jim Begg - Dydee Driver
- Gil Stratton - 1st NASA Scientist
- Henry Slate - Sandwick Man
- Roger Price - 1st E.R.L. Expert
- Tiger Joe Marsh - Omar
- Jerry Fujikawa - 2nd E.R.L. Expert
- Mel Carter - 1st Soldier
- Sandy Duncan - Elizabeth Bartlett
- Roddy McDowall - Mr. Stallwood
- Jesse White - Earnest Ernie
- Hans Conried - Dr. Heffel
- James Hampton - Capt. Anderson
- William Prince - Mr. Olympus
- Alice Backes - Farmer's Wife
- Ralph Manza - Weasel
- Joe Medalis - Sucker
- Tom Jackman
- Richard Warlock
- Arnold Soboloff - NASA Executive
- Pete Renaday - Bailiff
- Tom Pedi - Honest Harry
- Hank Jones - Officer
- Andrew Duncan
- Director(s):
- Norman Tokar
- Writer(s):
- Ted Key
- Producer(s):
- Ron Miller, Jan Williams, Norman Tokar
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Excellent For Children)
- Categories:
- Family & Kids, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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