The Cat from Outer Space

1978 · 104 min · Original language: English

TMDB 6.0/10 · 156 votes

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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