The Man Who Fell to Earth poster

The Man Who Fell to Earth( 1976)

TV-MAScience FictionDrama
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Power, space, time and a visitor.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      David Bowie

      Thomas Jerome Newton

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      Rip Torn

      Nathan Bryce

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      Candy Clark

      Mary-Lou

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      Tony Mascia

      Arthur

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      Buck Henry

      Oliver Farnsworth

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      Bernie Casey

      Peters

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      Adrienne La Russa

      Helen

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      Claudia Jennings

      Peters' Wife

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      Rick Riccardo

      Trevor

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      Jim Lovell

      James Lovell

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      Hilary Holland

      Jill

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      Linda Hutton

      Elaine

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      Jackson D. Kane

      Professor Canutti

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      Lilybelle Crawford

      Jewelery Store Owner

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      Richard Breeding

      Receptionist

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      Albert Nelson

      Waiter

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      Peter Prouse

      Peters' Associate

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jan 02 2023
    Very much a vehicle for David Bowie, this is otherwise a rather derivative and unimaginative story of an alien ("Newton") who arrives on Earth, naked and penniless. He is tasked with trying to find a way to save his own doomed planet, but quickly discovers that he has skills! He can make money, and money buys nice things; it buys nice sex; it gives him power... All of these pleasures distract him from the purpose of his visit. Can he refocus? Well his infatuation with "Mary-Lou" (Candy Clark) isn't helping, nor are those around him - "Bryce" (Rip Torn) amongst them - with their own rather paras...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1500000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • extraterrestrial technology
    • dystopia
    • alien life-form