The Man Who Fell to Earth (1987)
An alien lands on Earth, and decides that he needs to a job in order to raise money to build a spaceship so he can return to his home planet.
Director: Bobby Roth
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 22, 1987
Cast
- Lewis Smith - John Dory
- James Laurenson - Felix Hawthorne
- Robert Picardo - Agent Richard Morse
- Bruce McGill - Vernon Gage
- Wil Wheaton - Billy Milton
- Annie Potts - Louise
- Beverly D'Angelo - Eva Milton
- Henry G. Sanders
- Bobbi Jo Lathan
- Carmen Argenziano
Screenplay
- Richard Kletter (Teleplay)
- Paul Mayersberg (Teleplay)
- Walter Tevis (Novel)
Production: David Gerber Productions, MGM Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, remake, failed tv pilot
More Films by Director: Bobby Roth
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Fell to Earth about?
- An alien lands on Earth, and decides that he needs to a job in order to raise money to build a spaceship so he can return to his home planet.
- Who directed The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth was directed by Bobby Roth.
- Who stars in The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth stars Lewis Smith, James Laurenson, Robert Picardo, Bruce McGill, Wil Wheaton, Annie Potts.
- How long is The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth is a Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Man Who Fell to Earth produced?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth was produced in United States of America.