The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Power, space, time and a visitor.
- Released
- Runtime 2h 19m
- Director Nicolas Roeg
- Genres Drama Fantasy Science Fiction
- Rating 6.5/10 (620 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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David Bowie
as Thomas Jerome Newton
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Rip Torn
as Nathan Bryce
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Candy Clark
as Mary-Lou
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Tony Mascia
as Arthur
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Buck Henry
as Oliver Farnsworth
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Bernie Casey
as Peters
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Adrienne La Russa
as Helen
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Claudia Jennings
as Peters' Wife (uncredited)
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Rick Riccardo
as Trevor
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Jim Lovell
as James Lovell
- Hilary Holland as Jill
- Linda Hutton as Elaine
- Jackson D. Kane as Professor Canutti
- Lilybelle Crawford as Jewelery Store Owner
- Richard Breeding as Receptionist
- Albert Nelson as Waiter
- Peter Prouse as Peters' Associate
Crew
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Nicolas Roeg
Director
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Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
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Graeme Clifford
Editor
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John Phillips
Original Music Composer
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Stomu Yamashta
Original Music Composer
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Barry Spikings
Producer
- Michael Deeley Producer
- Paul Mayersberg Screenplay
