The Man Who Fell to Earth(1987)
The Man Who Fell to Earth Synopsis
An alien lands on Earth, and decides that he needs to a job in order to raise money to build a spaceship so he can return to his home planet.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1987) is a science fiction film directed by Bobby Roth, released on August 22, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Lewis Smith, James Laurenson, Robert Picardo and Bruce McGill. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Bobby Roth
- Writers:
- Richard Kletter, Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis
- Producers:
- Christopher Chulack
- Production:
- David Gerber Productions, MGM Television
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Fell to Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lewis Smith
as John Dory
James Laurenson
as Felix Hawthorne
Robert Picardo
as Agent Richard Morse
Bruce McGill
as Vernon Gage
Wil Wheaton
as Billy Milton
Annie Potts
as Louise
Beverly D'Angelo
as Eva Milton
Henry G. Sanders
- Bobbi Jo Lathan
Bobbi Jo Lathan
Carmen Argenziano
- Chris DeRose
Chris DeRose
as Record Clerk
Ritch Shydner
as Video Clerk
Key crew
Directed by Bobby Roth, written by Richard Kletter, Paul Mayersberg and Walter Tevis, produced by Christopher Chulack.
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The Man Who Fell to Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Man Who Fell to Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Fell to Earth online?
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Who stars in The Man Who Fell to Earth?
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The main cast of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1987) includes Lewis Smith, James Laurenson, Robert Picardo, Bruce McGill and Wil Wheaton. The film was directed by Bobby Roth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Fell to Earth released?
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The Man Who Fell to Earth was released on August 22, 1987 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Man Who Fell to Earth worth watching?
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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1987) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.