Movie
The Man Who Fell to Earth
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1976-03-18
- Runtime
- 139 min
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
- Status
- Released
- Production
- British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- David Bowie as Thomas Jerome Newton
- Rip Torn as Nathan Bryce
- Candy Clark as Mary-Lou
- Tony Mascia as Arthur
- Buck Henry as Oliver Farnsworth
- Bernie Casey as Peters
- Adrienne La Russa as Helen
- Claudia Jennings as Peters' Wife (uncredited)
- Rick Riccardo as Trevor
- Jim Lovell as James Lovell
- Hilary Holland as Jill
- Linda Hutton as Elaine
Crew
- Nicolas Roeg - Director
- Paul Mayersberg - Screenplay
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