The Man Who Fell to Earth

6.5 1976 2h 19m United Kingdom

Science Fiction Drama Fantasy

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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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.

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Directors

Nicolas Roeg

Writers

Walter Tevis, Paul Mayersberg

Cast

David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Adrienne La Russa, Claudia Jennings, Rick Riccardo, Jim Lovell, Hilary Holland, Linda Hutton, Jackson D. Kane, Lilybelle Crawford, Richard Breeding

Production

British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij

Languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom