The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Power, space, time and a visitor.

6.5 /10 584 votes
March 18, 1976 2h 19m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Nicolas Roeg
Writers Walter Tevis, Paul Mayersberg
Studio British Lion Films
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN
Budget $1,500,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Man Who Fell to Earth was released on March 18, 1976.

The runtime of The Man Who Fell to Earth is 2h 19m.

The Man Who Fell to Earth is a Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy movie.

The Man Who Fell to Earth has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Man Who Fell to Earth is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Man Who Fell to Earth was directed by Nicolas Roeg.

The main cast of The Man Who Fell to Earth includes David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark.

The Man Who Fell to Earth is originally in English.