The Man Who Fell to Earth
“Power, space, time and a visitor.”
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Screenplay / Story
Paul Mayersberg
Music Composer
Stomu Yamashta
Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
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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Production Budget
$1,500,000
Worldwide Box Office
Undisclosed
Original Language
EN
Production Country
United Kingdom
Content Rating
PG-13
Release Status
Released
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Top Cast
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
Jim Lovell
James Lovell