Release Date
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Original Release
March 18, 1976
2h 19m
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
⭐ 6.5139 min
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.
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Department: Directing
⭐Popularity: 3.4
Cast
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
⭐0.9
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
⭐1.3
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
⭐1.1
Tony Mascia
Arthur
⭐0.6
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
⭐0.8
Bernie Casey
Peters
⭐0.6
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
⭐1.3
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife
⭐0.4
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
⭐0.1
Jim Lovell
James Lovell
⭐0.4
Genres
Science FictionDrama
Production Companies
British Lion FilmsHoutsnede Maatschappij N.V.Cinema 5
