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.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) is a science fiction, drama and fantasy film directed by Nicolas Roeg, released on March 18, 1976 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark and Tony Mascia. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 618 ratings.
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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
Adrienne La Russa
as Helen
Claudia Jennings
as Peters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick Riccardo
as Trevor
Jim Lovell
as James Lovell
Hilary Holland
as Jill
Linda Hutton
as Elaine
Directed by Nicolas Roeg, written by Walter Tevis and Paul Mayersberg, produced by Michael Deeley and Barry Spikings.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 618 ratings.
Very much a vehicle for David Bowie, this is otherwise a rather derivative and unimaginative story of an alien ("Newton") who arrives on Earth, naked and penniless. He is tasked with trying to find a way to save his own doomed planet, but quickly discovers that he has skills! He can make money, and money buys nice things; it buys nice sex; it gives him power... All of these pleasures distract him from the purpose…
Reviewed on January 2, 2023
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The main cast of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) includes David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia and Buck Henry. The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Man Who Fell to Earth was released on March 18, 1976 and runs for 2h 19m.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 618 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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