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The Man Who Fell to Earth

6.4/10

Release: 18/03/1976

Duration: 2h 19m

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.

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Director:Nicolas Roeg

Writers

| Novel:Walter Tevis
| Screenplay:Paul Mayersberg

Production

British Lion Films

Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V.

Cinema 5

Budget: $1,500,000

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Cast

David Bowie

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Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Mary-Lou

Buck Henry

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Oliver Farnsworth

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Jim Lovell

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James Lovell

Jackson D. Kane

Jackson D. Kane

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Lilybelle Crawford

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Receptionist

Peter Prouse

Peter Prouse

Peters' Associate

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