The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
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.
Director:
Nicolas Roeg
Writer:
Paul Mayersberg
David Bowie Thomas Jerome Newton |
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Rip Torn Nathan Bryce |
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Candy Clark Mary-Lou |
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Tony Mascia Arthur |
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Buck Henry Oliver Farnsworth |
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Bernie Casey Peters |
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Adrienne La Russa Helen |
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Claudia Jennings Peters' Wife |
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Rick Riccardo Trevor |
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Jim Lovell James Lovell |
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Hilary Holland Jill |
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Linda Hutton Elaine |
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Jackson D. Kane Professor Canutti |
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Lilybelle Crawford Jewelery Store Owner |
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Richard Breeding Receptionist |
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Albert Nelson Waiter |
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Peter Prouse Peters' Associate |
Production | Michael Deeley | Producer |
Art | Simon Wakefield | Set Decoration |
Directing | Nicolas Roeg | Director |
Camera | Anthony B. Richmond | Director of Photography |
Editing | Graeme Clifford | Editor |
Writing | Walter Tevis | Novel |
Writing | Paul Mayersberg | Screenplay |
Production | Barry Spikings | Producer |
Production | Si Litvinoff | Executive Producer |
Production | John Peverall | Associate Producer |
Sound | John Phillips | Original Music Composer |
Sound | Stomu Yamashta | Original Music Composer |
Art | Brian Eatwell | Production Design |
Costume & Make-Up | May Routh | Costume Design |
Sound | Robin Gregory | Sound Recordist |
Sound | Terry Sharratt | Boom Operator |
Sound | Michael Ellis | Sound Editor |
Costume & Make-Up | Linda DeVetta | Makeup Artist |
Directing | Kip Gowans | Assistant Director |
Production | Roy Stevens | Production Manager |
Crew | Ellis Burman Jr. | Makeup Effects |
Camera | Gordon Hayman | Camera Operator |
Costume & Make-Up | Martin Samuel | Hairstylist |
Crew | Richard Graydon | Stunt Coordinator |
Production | Marilyn Clarke | Production Coordinator |
Art | Tom Raeburn | Property Master |
Directing | Susanna Merry | Continuity |
Lighting | Martin Evans | Gaffer |
Camera | Chuck White | Still Photographer |
Production | Ronald Cook | Production Accountant |
Crew | Matthew Norris | Stunt Double |