The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Power, space, time and a visitor.
139 min
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.
- Release date
- March 18, 1976
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Music
- John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta
- Budget
- $1,500,000
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Trailer
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 Larussa as Helen
- Claudia Jennings as Peters' Wife (uncredited)
- Rick Riccardo as Trevor
- Jim Lovell as James Lovell
- Hilary Holland as Jill
- Linda Hutton as Elaine
- Jackson D. Kane as Professor Canutti
Crew
- Nicolas Roeg · Director
- Paul Mayersberg · Writer
- Walter Tevis · Writer
- Michael Deeley · Producer
- Barry Spikings · Producer
- John Phillips · Composer
- Stomu Yamashta · Composer
- Anthony B. Richmond · Cinematographer
- Graeme Clifford · Editor
- Brian Eatwell · Production designer