About The Cat from Outer Space

The Cat from Outer Space is a witty and heartwarming comedy-sci-fi movie released by Disney in 1978. The story revolves around an extraterrestrial feline named Zunar-J-5/9 Doric-4-7 (Jake for short) who crash-lands on earth. Jake has the ability to telepathically communicate, and his collar also has unique properties. Needing an unusual material called "Org 12" to repair his spaceship, he teams up with Dr. Frank Wilson and Dr. Liz Bartlet to outsmart the military, who are keen to capture him, and some greedy opportunists.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Norman Tokar, renowned for directing many of Disney's family films during the 60s and 70s. The script was crafted by Ted Key, who is known for creating the beloved character- Hazel. The film perfectly blends comedy and suspense, appealing to both kids and grown-ups

Actors

• Ken Berry played the role of Dr. Frank Wilson, a down-to-earth scientist. He brought his charm and wit to provide some of the film's lighter moments.
• Sandy Duncan was Dr. Liz 'Betty' Bartlet, a uniquely charming scientist. Her performance was commendable, balancing the film's humour and suspense.
• Ronnie Schell gave voice to Jake the Cat. His humorous and expressive voice work made Jake an unforgettable character.
• Harry Morgan portrayed General Stilton, creating a perfect comic foil with his stern face and dry humour.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was among the first to showcase intelligent and talking animals.
• The UFO used in the movie is the same model used in another Disney's movie "Escape to Witch Mountain".

Quotes

• "Zunar-J-5/9 Doric-4-7... you can call me Jake."
• "I'm from another galaxy. I came in peace. But it seems your army has declared war on me."

Music, Soundtrack

• Music was composed by Lalo Schifrin, who created the right amount of suspense and comedy.
• The thrilling score perfectly complements the film's space journey theme.