Science Fiction ·Drama ·Fantasy · United Kingdom · 1976 · 2h 19m

The Man Who Fell to Earth

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Director
Nicolas Roeg
Cast
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
Crew
Anthony B. Richmond — Director of Photography Graeme Clifford — Editor John Phillips — Original Music Composer Stomu Yamashta — Original Music Composer Paul Mayersberg — Screenplay Walter Tevis — Novel
Tagline

Power, space, time and a visitor.

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookextraterrestrial technologydystopiaalien life-formdepressing
Key Collaborators
Nicolas Roeg Director Anthony B. Richmond Director of Photography Graeme Clifford Editor John Phillips Original Music Composer Stomu Yamashta Original Music Composer Paul Mayersberg Screenplay Walter Tevis Novel Barry Spikings Producer Michael Deeley Producer Brian Eatwell Production Design May Routh Costume Design
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