

The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976 · Movie · 2h 19m · R
Science FictionDramaFantasy
"Power, space, time and a visitor."
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
Metacritic
81/100
Key crew
- Stomu YamashtaOriginal Music Composer
- Nicolas RoegDirector
- Paul MayersbergScreenplay
- John PhillipsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- David BowieThomas Jerome Newton
- Rip TornNathan Bryce
- Candy ClarkMary-Lou
- Tony MasciaArthur
- Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth
- Bernie CaseyPeters
- Adrienne La RussaHelen
- Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife (uncredited)
- Rick RiccardoTrevor
- Jim LovellJames Lovell
- Hilary HollandJill
- Linda HuttonElaine
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookextraterrestrial technologydystopiaalien life-formdepressing























