The Man Who Fell to Earth

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.

• Release date
• March 18, 1976
• Runtime
• 139 min
• Genres
• Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
• Director
• Nicolas Roeg

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)