Overview - The Man Who Fell to Earth
Date of release
Budget
$1,500,000.00
Revenue
$0.00
Spoken Languages
- English
Production companies
Name: British Lion Films
Production country United Kingdom
Name: Houtsnede Maatschappij
Production country Netherlands Antilles
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.
Cast
Name: David Bowie
Character: Thomas Jerome Newton
Popularity: 3.2924
Name: Rip Torn
Character: Nathan Bryce
Popularity: 2.4919
Name: Candy Clark
Character: Mary-Lou
Popularity: 2.0611
Name: Tony Mascia
Character: Arthur
Popularity: 0.4351
Name: Buck Henry
Character: Oliver Farnsworth
Popularity: 1.2817
Name: Bernie Casey
Character: Peters
Popularity: 1.1597
Name: Adrienne La Russa
Character: Helen
Popularity: 1.0114
Name: Claudia Jennings
Character: Peters' Wife (uncredited)
Popularity: 1.2777
