The Man Who Fell to Earth(1976)

🎬139 min
📅1976-03-18
🎭Science Fiction, Drama
6.5/10

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.

Production

British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5

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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
Rick Riccardo
as Trevor
Jim Lovell
as James Lovell