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The Man Who Fell to Earth

“Power, space, time and a visitor.”

Movie

6.5

Rating

(570 votes)

2h 19m

Runtime

1976

Released

3

Popularity

Genres

Science Fiction

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

Original Title

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Release Date

1976-03-18

Languages

English

Budget

USD 1,500,000

Directors

Writers

Paul MayersbergScreenplay

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

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Adrienne La Russa

Adrienne La Russa

Helen

Claudia Jennings

Claudia Jennings

Peters' Wife

Rick Riccardo

Rick Riccardo

Trevor

Jim Lovell

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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