The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

1976
2h 19m
6.5

6.5/10

585 votes • View on IMDb

"Power, space, time and a visitor."

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $1,500,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
British Lion Films Houtsnede Maatschappij
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date March 18, 1976
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0074851

Cast

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

Hilary Holland
Hilary Holland

Jill

Linda Hutton
Linda Hutton

Elaine

Key Crew

Nicolas Roeg
Director
Paul Mayersberg
Screenplay
Michael Deeley
Producer
Barry Spikings
Producer
Si Litvinoff
Executive Producer