The Man Who Fell to Earth
Power, space, time and a visitor.
March 18, 1976
139 min
R
✓ Released 18281 days ago
Science Fiction
Drama
Fantasy
6.5
User Score
584 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Runtime: 139 min
Budget: $1,500,000
Top Cast
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife (uncredited)
