The Cat from Outer Space
“A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!”
Synopsis
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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The Cat from Outer Space | Unofficial Official Trailer | Disney+Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-28
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Ken Berry
Frank
Sandy Duncan
Liz
Harry Morgan
General Stilton
Roddy McDowall
Mr. Stallwood
McLean Stevenson
Link
Jesse White
Earnest Ernie
Alan Young
Dr. Wenger
Hans Conried
Dr. Heffel
Ronnie Schell
Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy
James Hampton
Capt. Anderson
Howard Platt
Col. Woodruff
William Prince
Mr. Olympus
Ralph Manza
Weasel
Tom Pedi
Honest Harry
Hank Jones
Officer
Rick Hurst
Dydee Guard
John Alderson
Mr. Smith
Tiger Joe Marsh
Omar
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Key
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Cat from Outer Space
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Tokar
Ted Key
Lalo Schifrin
Charles F. Wheeler, Rexford L. Metz
Cotton Warburton
Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Miller
Producer
Norman Tokar
Director
Ted Key
Writer
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Emily Sundby
Costume Design
Dick Warlock
Stunt Coordinator
Chuck Keehne
Costume Design
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat from Outer Space
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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.
Who directed The Cat from Outer Space?
The Cat from Outer Space was directed by Norman Tokar.
Who stars in The Cat from Outer Space?
The principal cast of The Cat from Outer Space includes Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan, Roddy McDowall, McLean Stevenson.
When was The Cat from Outer Space released and how long is it?
The Cat from Outer Space was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat from Outer Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat from Outer Space was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat from Outer Space?
The Cat from Outer Space holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).