The Man Who Fell to Earth

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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Directed by Nicolas Roeg

“Power, space, time and a visitor.”

Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy · 2h 19m

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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Cast

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 (uncredited) Rick Riccardo Trevor Jim Lovell James Lovell
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Hilary Holland Jill
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Linda Hutton Elaine

Crew

Director
Nicolas Roeg
Screenplay
Paul Mayersberg
Novel
Walter Tevis
Director of Photography
Anthony B. Richmond
Original Music Composer
Stomu Yamashta, John Phillips
Editor
Graeme Clifford
Producer
Michael Deeley, Barry Spikings

Details

Release date
1976-03-18
Runtime
2h 19m
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom, Netherlands Antilles
Production
British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij
Budget
$1,500,000