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The Man Who Fell to Earth 1976 Directed by Nicolas Roeg

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $1,500,000
Release Date 18 March 1976
139 mins
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David Bowie Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia Arthur
Buck Henry Oliver Farnsworth
Claudia Jennings Peters' Wife
Jim Lovell James Lovell
Jackson D. Kane Professor Canutti
Lilybelle Crawford Jewelery Store Owner
Richard Breeding Receptionist
Peter Prouse Peters' Associate
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