Overview - The Man Who Fell to Earth

Date of release

Genres

  • Science Fiction
  • Drama

Runtime: 139 minutes

Homepage: The Man Who Fell to Earth

Budget

$1,500,000.00

Revenue

$0.00

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production companies

  • Name: British Lion Films

    Production country United Kingdom

  • Name: Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V.

    Production country

  • Name: Cinema 5

    Production country

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: 1.0813

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  • Name: Rip Torn

    Character: Nathan Bryce

    Popularity: 1.3581

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  • Name: Candy Clark

    Character: Mary-Lou

    Popularity: 0.704

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  • Name: Tony Mascia

    Character: Arthur

    Popularity: 0.07

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  • Name: Buck Henry

    Character: Oliver Farnsworth

    Popularity: 0.8876

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  • Name: Bernie Casey

    Character: Peters

    Popularity: 0.5549

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  • Name: Adrienne La Russa

    Character: Helen

    Popularity: 0.5571

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  • Name: Claudia Jennings

    Character: Peters' Wife

    Popularity: 0.3284

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