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The Man Who Fell to Earth
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.
Science FictionDramaFantasy
Starring
David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark
Directed by
Nicolas Roeg
About
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Science FictionDramaFantasy
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.
Power, space, time and a visitor.
Information
- Released
- Mar 18, 1976
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- GB
- Rating
- R
- Directed by
- Nicolas Roeg
Production
- Studio
- British Lion Films
- Studio
- Houtsnede Maatschappij
Cast
People in this story
David BowieThomas Jerome Newton
Rip TornNathan Bryce
Candy ClarkMary-Lou
Tony MasciaArthur
Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth
Bernie CaseyPeters
Adrienne La RussaHelen
Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick RiccardoTrevor
Jim LovellJames LovellMetadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.