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The Man Who Fell to Earth

Name: The Man Who Fell to Earth
Released: 1976-03-18
Rating: 6.5
Cast: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Bernie Casey

Ratings: IMDB 6.5 / TMDB 6.5

Director: Nicolas Roeg
Cast: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Bernie Casey
Region: United Kingdom
Genre: Science fiction, Drama
Released: 1976-03-18
Runtime: 139 min
Rating: R (United States)
Original language: English
Budget: $1,500,000
Release dates: United States 1976-05-28, Japan 1977-02-11, United Kingdom 1976-03-18, France 1977-07-05
Keywords: based on novel or book, alien, dystopia, depressing, extraterrestrial technology, alien life-form

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.