Film · Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
Power, space, time and a visitor.
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.
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Writers
- Walter Tevis, Paul Mayersberg
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Release date
- March 18, 1976
The Man Who Fell to Earth cast
David BowieThomas Jerome Newton
Rip TornNathan Bryce
Candy ClarkMary-Lou
Tony MasciaArthur
Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth
Bernie CaseyPeters
Adrienne La RussaHelen
Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick RiccardoTrevor
Jim LovellJames Lovell- Hilary HollandJill
- Linda HuttonElaine
- Jackson D. KaneProfessor Canutti
- Lilybelle CrawfordJewelery Store Owner
- Richard BreedingReceptionist
- Albert NelsonWaiter
- Peter ProusePeters' Associate
