The Man Who Fell to Earth

Power, space, time and a visitor.

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

DramaScience Fiction

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

Release Date: 1976-03-18
Status: Released
Run time: 138 min / 2:18
Budget: $1,500,000
Production Companies : British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5
Production Country: United Kingdom

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Casts

David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
Jim Lovell
James Lovell
Hilary Holland
Jill
Linda Hutton
Elaine
Jackson D. Kane
Professor Canutti
Lilybelle Crawford
Jewelery Store Owner
Richard Breeding
Receptionist
Albert Nelson
Waiter
Peter Prouse
Peters' Associate

Crew

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

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