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The Man Who Fell to Earth

R19762h 19mNicolas Roeg
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 81
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"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.

Science FictionDramaFantasy
Based On Novel Or BookExtraterrestrial TechnologyDystopiaAlien Life-formAlienDepressing

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) 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…

Who stars in The Man Who Fell to Earth?

The Man Who Fell to Earth stars David Bowie (Thomas Jerome Newton), Rip Torn (Nathan Bryce), Candy Clark (Mary-Lou), Tony Mascia (Arthur), Buck Henry (Oliver Farnsworth). The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg.

How long is The Man Who Fell to Earth?

The Man Who Fell to Earth has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated R.

Is The Man Who Fell to Earth worth watching?

The Man Who Fell to Earth holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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