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The Cat From Outer Space (1978)

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Release Date: Jun 9, 1978 Wide

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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

G, 1 hr. 43 min.

Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Norman Tokar

In Theaters: Jun 9, 1978 Wide

On DVD: Mar 30, 1999

Buena Vista Distribution Company

Cast

Ken Berry
Frank
Sandy Duncan
Elizabeth Bartlett
Harry Morgan
Gen. Stilton
Roddy McDowall
Mr. Stallwood
McLean Stevenson
Link
Jesse White
Earnest Ernie
Alan Young
Dr. Wenger
Hans Conried
Dr. Heffel
Ronnie Schell
Sgt. Duffy
James Hampton
Capt. Anderson
Howard Platt
Col. Woodruff
William Prince
Mr. Olympus
John Alderson
Mr. Smith
Alice Backes
Farmer's Wife
Mel Carter
1st Soldier
Andrew Duncan
Jerry Fujikawa
2nd E.R.L. Expert
Rick Hurst
Dydee Guard
Hank Jones
Officer
Ralph Manza
Weasel
Tiger Joe Marsh
Omar
Dal McKennon
Farmer
Tom Pedi
Honest Harry
Roger Price
1st E.R.L. Expert
Pete Renaday
Bailiff
Henry Slate
Sandwick Man
Arnold Soboloff
NASA Executive
Gil Stratton
1st NASA Scientist
Richard Warlock
Jim Begg
Dydee Driver
Tom Jackman
Roger Pancake
Red
Joe Medalis
Sucker

Critic Reviews for The Cat From Outer Space

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Cute, minor Disney production typical of the studio's '70s product.

October 16, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

For feline fanciers and enthusiasts of the science fiction genre, The Cat From Outer Space is the cat's pajamas!

June 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Fantastica Daily

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Staci Layne Wilson

Fantastica Daily

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A cat from space needs help getting home? This is one of the many cat movies from Disney, but it' not the best, in fact it may be the worst. Some kids may find it fun, but it's way too silly and stupid, so I'm not sure about that.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

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A straight-forward Disney movie made during the science fiction craze of "Star Wars". I guess they were still doing the effects for "The Black Hole" so quickly threw this one out to try and catch the kids in the hype. It has a very plain story about the military securing a flying saucer, and a cat who needs help from

July 7, 2007