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The Man Who Fell to Earth
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.
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The Man Who Fell to Earth opened in theaters May 28, 1976. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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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)Credits
- Directed by
- Nicolas Roeg
- Written by
- Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1.5M
Production
- British Lion FilmsUnited Kingdom
- Houtsnede MaatschappijCuraçao