The Man Who Fell to Earth poster

The Man Who Fell to Earth

1976·139'

★ 6.5

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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Cast

David Bowie David Bowie Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn Rip Torn Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark Candy Clark Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia Tony Mascia Arthur
Buck Henry Buck Henry Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey Bernie Casey Peters
Adrienne La Russa Adrienne La Russa Helen
Claudia Jennings Claudia Jennings Peters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick Riccardo Rick Riccardo Trevor
Jim Lovell Jim Lovell James Lovell
Hilary Holland Jill
Linda Hutton Elaine

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