The Man Who Fell to Earth

★6.5·00·1976·2h 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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David Bowie
David Bowie Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Rip Torn Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Candy Clark Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Tony Mascia Arthur
Buck Henry
Buck Henry Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Bernie Casey Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Adrienne La Russa Helen
Claudia Jennings
Claudia Jennings Peters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick Riccardo
Rick Riccardo Trevor
Jim Lovell
Jim Lovell James Lovell

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Power, space, time and a visitor.

★6.5· 1976· 2h 19m· Drama, Science Fiction, 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.

Release date18 Mar 1976
DirectorNicolas Roeg
LanguageEN
StatusReleased

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