The Man Who Fell to Earth

"Power, space, time and a visitor."

Apr 8 1976 R 2h 19m
Drama, Sci-Fi

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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Plot

Thomas Jerome Newton is a humanoid alien who comes to Earth to get water for his dying planet. He starts a high technology company to get the billions of dollars he needs to build a return spacecraft, and meets Mary-Lou, a girl who falls in love with him. He does not count on the greed and ruthlessness of business here on Earth, however.

Written by

Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis

Directed by

Nicolas Roeg

Cast

David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

British Lion Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

Trailers
THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH - Trailer
The Man Who Fell To Earth - Rialto Pictures 35th Anniversary Trailer
Featurettes
Michael C. Hall on The Man Who Fell to Earth and David Bowie
STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - The Man Who Fell to Earth with guest & film critic Mark Kermode
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29,794
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
81
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