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… More 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

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 43 min.
Directed By: Norman Tokar
Genres: Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 9, 1978 Wide
On DVD: Mar 30, 1999
Studio: Buena Vista Distribution Company

Critic Reviews

Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Cute, minor Disney production typical of the studio's '70s product.
Staci Layne Wilson, Fantastica Daily
For feline fanciers and enthusiasts of the science fiction genre, The Cat From Outer Space is the cat's pajamas!

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AJ V

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.
Lafe F

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… More
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 humans to get back to his home planet. Hey! It sorta sounds like E.T.'s plot four years later. There's an interesting game of pool where the cat helps them win with his hi-tech glowing collar. I didn't care for the human characters much, as they were all goofy unlikeable adults. There weren't any kids to identify with in this movie; just the cute little kitty cat, which kind of reminded me of "That Darn Cat!" and Morris from the "9 Lives" cat food ads.
Leigh R

So funny...
Chad R

Still think this is a decent movie. Good ol Disney provides a movie about a talking, telekinetic Cat from outerspace? Cute and kinda funny, kids should still like this movie today. I sure did when i was little.

Cast

            Ken Berry as Frank

            Sandy Duncan as Elizabeth Bartlett

            Harry Morgan as Gen. Stilton

            Roddy McDowall as Mr. Stallwood

            McLean Stevenson as Link

            Jesse White as Earnest Ernie

            Alan Young as Dr. Wenger

            Hans Conried as Dr. Heffel

            Ronnie Schell as Sgt. Duffy

            James Hampton as Capt. Anderson

            Howard Platt as Col. Woodruff

            William Prince as Mr. Olympus

            John Alderson as Mr. Smith

            Alice Backes as Farmer's Wife

            Mel Carter as 1st Soldier

            Andrew Duncan
            
            Jerry Fujikawa as 2nd E.R.L. Expert

            Rick Hurst as Dydee Guard

            Hank Jones as Officer

            Ralph Manza as Weasel

            Tiger Joe Marsh as Omar

            Dal McKennon as Farmer

            Tom Pedi as Honest Harry

            Roger Price as 1st E.R.L. Expert

            Pete Renaday as Bailiff

            Henry Slate as Sandwick Man

            Arnold Soboloff as NASA Executive

            Gil Stratton as 1st NASA Scientist

            Richard Warlock
            
            Jim Begg as Dydee Driver

            Tom Jackman
            
            Roger Pancake as Red

            Joe Medalis as Sucker
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