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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Science Fiction Drama Fantasy

Power, space, time and a visitor.

Release Date: 1976, March 18
Directors: Nicolas Roeg
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: British Lion Films, British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij, Houtsnede Maatschappij
Cast: David Bowie, Candy Clark, Rip Torn, Jim Lovell, Claudia Jennings, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Jackson D. Kane, Albert Nelson, Adrienne La Russa, Peter Prouse, Tony Mascia

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.

Keywords:

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