The Man Who Fell to Earth
19762h 19m6.5
Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Genre
- Science Fiction
- Certificate
- R
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Origin
- United Kingdom
About
Power, space, time and a visitor.
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.
Where to watch
Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.
Details
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Writing
- Paul Mayersberg
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Mar 18, 1976
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Studio
- British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij
Cast
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
Jim Lovell
James Lovell
Hilary Holland
Jill
Linda Hutton
Elaine
Jackson D. Kane
Professor Canutti
Lilybelle Crawford
Jewelery Store Owner
Richard Breeding
Receptionist
Albert Nelson
Waiter
Peter Prouse
Peters' Associate
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