The Man Who Fell to Earth

Power, space, time and a visitor.

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Timing: 2:19 (139 min)

6.445/10
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Movie poster "The Man Who Fell to Earth"

Release date

1976-03-18

Country

United Kingdom

Production

British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5

Genre

Drama, Science Fiction

Budget

$1 500 000

Revenue

$100 468 000

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Director

Nicolas Roeg

Actors

David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Adrienne La Russa, Claudia Jennings, Rick Riccardo, Jim Lovell
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Scenario

Producer

Michael Deeley, Barry Spikings, Si Litvinoff

Operator

Anthony B. Richmond

Composer

John Phillips

Artist

Audition

Editing

Graeme Clifford
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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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