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Key Features:
Talking animal, Alien, Stranded, Science fiction, Government conspiracy, Special abilities, Friendship, Fish-out-of-water, Inventor, Animal protagonist, Technology, Homecoming, Communication, Problem-solving
Tone:
humorous, whimsical, earnest
Target Audience:
Family, Children, Sci-fi enthusiasts, Animal lovers
Emotional Arc:
Curiosity → Amusement → Warmth

The Cat from Outer Space

1978-06-09
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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.

Genres
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Cast
Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan, Roddy McDowall, McLean Stevenson, Jesse White, Alan Young, Hans Conried, Ronnie Schell, James Hampton
Crew
Norman Tokar, Ted Key
Rating
5.9(144 votes)
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