The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
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.
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: March 18, 1976
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
- Rick Riccardo - Trevor
- Jim Lovell - James Lovell
Screenplay
- Walter Tevis (Novel)
- Paul Mayersberg (Screenplay)
Music: John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta
Cinematography: Anthony B. Richmond
Editing: Graeme Clifford
Production: British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Nihilistic visions of Future, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
based on novel or book, extraterrestrial technology, dystopia, alien life-form
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Fell to Earth about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
- Who stars in The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth stars David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey.
- How long is The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth is a Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth had a budget of $2M.
- Where was The Man Who Fell to Earth produced?
- The Man Who Fell to Earth was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Man Who Fell to Earth?
- The themes of The Man Who Fell to Earth include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Nihilistic visions of Future, Visions of Future and Technology.