The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

138 mins | Drama, Science Fiction | March 18, 1976

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.

The Man Who Fell to Earth

138 mins | Drama, Science Fiction | March 18, 1976

The Man Who Fell to Earth
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.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers British Lion Films
Original title The Man Who Fell to Earth
Directors Susanna Merry, Kip Gowans, Nicolas Roeg
Writers Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis

Cast

David Bowie

as Thomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn

as Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark

as Mary-Lou

Tony Mascia

as Arthur

Buck Henry

as Oliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey

as Peters

Claudia Jennings

as Peters' Wife

Rick Riccardo

as Trevor

Jim Lovell

as Self (Commander of Apollo 13) (as Captain James Lovell)

Hilary Holland

as Jill

Linda Hutton

as Elaine

Jackson D. Kane

as Professor Canutti

Lilybelle Crawford

as Jewelery Store Owner

Richard Breeding

as Receptionist

Albert Nelson

as Waiter

Peter Prouse

as Peters' Associate