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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

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.
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Nicolas Roeg profile
Nicolas Roeg

Director

Paul Mayersberg profile
Paul Mayersberg

Screenplay

Cast

David Bowie profile
David Bowie

Thomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn profile
Rip Torn

Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark profile
Candy Clark

Mary-Lou

Tony Mascia profile
Tony Mascia

Arthur

Buck Henry profile
Buck Henry

Oliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey profile
Bernie Casey

Peters

Adrienne La Russa profile
Adrienne La Russa

Helen

Claudia Jennings profile
Claudia Jennings

Peters' Wife

Rick Riccardo profile
Rick Riccardo

Trevor

Jim Lovell profile
Jim Lovell

James Lovell

Hilary Holland profile
Hilary Holland

Jill

Linda Hutton profile
Linda Hutton

Elaine

David Bowie profile
David Bowie

Thomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn profile
Rip Torn

Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark profile
Candy Clark

Mary-Lou

Tony Mascia profile
Tony Mascia

Arthur

Buck Henry profile
Buck Henry

Oliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey profile
Bernie Casey

Peters

Adrienne La Russa profile
Adrienne La Russa

Helen

Claudia Jennings profile
Claudia Jennings

Peters' Wife

Rick Riccardo profile
Rick Riccardo

Trevor

Jim Lovell profile
Jim Lovell

James Lovell

Hilary Holland profile
Hilary Holland

Jill

Linda Hutton profile
Linda Hutton

Elaine

Extra

Release Date

March 18, 1976

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,500,000.00

Production Company

British Lion Films logoHoutsnede Maatschappij N.V. logoCinema 5 logo

Available On

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Videos

STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - The Man Who Fell to Earth with guest & film critic Mark Kermode thumbnail
STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - The Man Who Fell to Earth with guest & film critic Mark Kermode
Michael C. Hall on The Man Who Fell to Earth and David Bowie thumbnail
Michael C. Hall on The Man Who Fell to Earth and David Bowie
The Man Who Fell To Earth - Rialto Pictures 35th Anniversary Trailer thumbnail
The Man Who Fell To Earth - Rialto Pictures 35th Anniversary Trailer
THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH - Trailer thumbnail
THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH - Trailer

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