The Man Who Fell to Earth poster
Screenplay Paul Mayersberg
Director Nicolas Roeg

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Tagline: Power, space, time and a visitor.

Release Date: 1976-03-18

Duration: 138 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • David Bowie
    Thomas Jerome Newton
  • Rip Torn
    Nathan Bryce
  • Candy Clark
    Mary-Lou
  • Claudia Jennings
    Peters' Wife
  • Buck Henry
    Oliver Farnsworth
  • Adrienne La Russa
    Helen
  • Bernie Casey
    Peters
  • Jim Lovell
    James Lovell
  • Tony Mascia
    Arthur
  • Jackson D. Kane
    Professor Canutti