
Close Encounters of the Third Kind(1977)
After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.


“Power, space, time and a visitor.”
Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.

David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark
Mary-Lou

Tony Mascia
Arthur

Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey
Peters

Adrienne La Russa
Helen

Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife

Rick Riccardo
Trevor

Jim Lovell
James Lovell
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a science fiction, drama, fantasy film released in 1976 exploring themes of based on novel or book, extraterrestrial technology, dystopia, alien life-form, depressing. Directed by Nicolas Roeg, it stars David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark. Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.
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