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The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

# Power, space, time and a visitor.
Science Fiction   Drama
📜 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.
💵 Budget: USD 1,500,000
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1976-03-18
⌚ Running Time: 139 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.5

Beloved Cast

David Bowie original image
Thomas Jerome Newton
David Bowie
Rip Torn original image
Nathan Bryce
Rip Torn
Candy Clark original image
Mary-Lou
Candy Clark
Tony Mascia original image
Arthur
Tony Mascia
Buck Henry original image
Oliver Farnsworth
Buck Henry
Bernie Casey original image
Peters
Bernie Casey
Adrienne La Russa original image
Helen
Adrienne La Russa
Claudia Jennings original image
Peters' Wife
Claudia Jennings
Rick Riccardo original image
Trevor
Rick Riccardo
Jim Lovell original image
James Lovell
Jim Lovell
Hilary Holland original image
Jill
Hilary Holland
Linda Hutton original image
Elaine
Linda Hutton
Jackson D. Kane original image
Professor Canutti
Jackson D. Kane
Lilybelle Crawford original image
Jewelery Store Owner
Lilybelle Crawford
Richard Breeding original image
Receptionist
Richard Breeding
Albert Nelson original image
Waiter
Albert Nelson
Peter Prouse original image
Peters' Associate
Peter Prouse

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