The Cat from Outer Space
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.
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Signature
- Wonder · Craft · Humour
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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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Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $4M
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- Domestic gross
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- Release date
- Jun 9, 1978
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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