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The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Power, space, time and a visitor.

19766.42h 19m

Overview

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.

Directed by Nicolas Roeg
Written by Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis
Produced by Michael Deeley, Barry Spikings
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5M0

Top Cast

David Bowie

David Bowie

Thomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Mary-Lou

Tony Mascia

Tony Mascia

Arthur

Buck Henry

Buck Henry

Oliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

Peters

Adrienne La Russa

Adrienne La Russa

Helen

Claudia Jennings

Claudia Jennings

Peters' Wife

Rick Riccardo

Rick Riccardo

Trevor

Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell

James Lovell

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookextraterrestrial technologydystopiaalien life-formdepressing

About The Man Who Fell to Earth

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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