The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
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.

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Cast

David Bowie David Bowie As: Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn Rip Torn As: Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark Candy Clark As: Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia Tony Mascia As: Arthur
Buck Henry Buck Henry As: Oliver Farnsworth
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: Power, space, time and a visitor.
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Science Fiction, Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 18 March 1976

Country: GB

Runtime: 139m

Company Credits

Company: British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5

Budget: $1,500,000

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Cast

David Bowie

David Bowie

Thomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Mary-Lou

Tony Mascia

Tony Mascia

Arthur

Buck Henry

Buck Henry

Oliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

Peters

Adrienne La Russa

Adrienne La Russa

Helen

Claudia Jennings

Claudia Jennings

Peters' Wife

Rick Riccardo

Rick Riccardo

Trevor

Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell

James Lovell

Hilary Holland

Hilary Holland

Jill

Linda Hutton

Linda Hutton

Elaine

Jackson D. Kane

Jackson D. Kane

Professor Canutti

Lilybelle Crawford

Lilybelle Crawford

Jewelery Store Owner

Richard Breeding

Richard Breeding

Receptionist

Albert Nelson

Albert Nelson

Waiter

Peter Prouse

Peter Prouse

Peters' Associate

Directed By

Nicolas Roeg

Nicolas Roeg

Director

Michael Stevenson

Michael Stevenson

Second Assistant Director

Kip Gowans

Kip Gowans

Assistant Director

Susanna Merry

Susanna Merry

Continuity

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Michael Deeley

Michael Deeley

Producer

Barry Spikings

Barry Spikings

Producer

Si Litvinoff

Si Litvinoff

Executive Producer

John Peverall

John Peverall

Associate Producer

Roy Stevens

Roy Stevens

Production Manager

Marilyn Clarke

Marilyn Clarke

Production Coordinator

Ronald Cook

Ronald Cook

Production Accountant

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

May Routh

May Routh

Costume Design

Linda DeVetta

Linda DeVetta

Makeup Artist

Martin Samuel

Martin Samuel

Hairstylist

Sound

John Phillips

John Phillips

Original Music Composer

Stomu Yamashta

Stomu Yamashta

Original Music Composer

Michael Ellis

Michael Ellis

Sound Editor

Robin Gregory

Robin Gregory

Sound Recordist

Terry Sharratt

Terry Sharratt

Boom Operator

Visual Effects

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Camera

Anthony B. Richmond

Anthony B. Richmond

Director of Photography

Gordon Hayman

Gordon Hayman

Camera Operator

Chuck White

Chuck White

Still Photographer

David James

David James

Still Photographer

Lighting

Art Department

Brian Eatwell

Brian Eatwell

Production Design

Simon Wakefield

Simon Wakefield

Set Decoration

Tom Raeburn

Tom Raeburn

Property Master

Other Crew

Matthew Norris

Matthew Norris

Stunt Double

Ellis Burman Jr.

Ellis Burman Jr.

Makeup Effects

Richard Graydon

Richard Graydon

Stunt Coordinator

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