The Man Who Fell to Earth
Power, space, time and a visitor.
6.5(611) 1976-03-18 139 minScience FictionDramaFantasy
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.
DirectorNicolas Roeg
ScreenplayPaul Mayersberg
Original Music ComposerJohn Phillips
ProducerBarry Spikings
ProducerMichael Deeley
Original Music ComposerStomu Yamashta
Cast & characters
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
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Hilary Holland
as Jill
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Linda Hutton
as Elaine
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Jackson D. Kane
as Professor Canutti
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Lilybelle Crawford
as Jewelery Store Owner
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Richard Breeding
as Receptionist
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Albert Nelson
as Waiter
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Peter Prouse
as Peters' Associate
