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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Power, space, time and a visitor.

Genre : Drama, Science Fiction

Runtime : 2H 18M

Director : Nicolas Roeg
Writer : Paul Mayersberg

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.

Actors

David Bowie
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Buck Henry
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Bernie Casey
Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife
Rick Riccardo
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
Jim Lovell
Jim Lovell
Self (Commander of Apollo 13) (as Captain James Lovell)
Hilary Holland
Hilary Holland
Jill
Linda Hutton
Linda Hutton
Elaine
Jackson D. Kane
Jackson D. Kane
Professor Canutti
Lilybelle Crawford
Lilybelle Crawford
Jewelery Store Owner
Richard Breeding
Richard Breeding
Receptionist
Albert Nelson
Albert Nelson
Waiter
Peter Prouse
Peter Prouse
Peters' Associate

Crews

Nicolas Roeg
Nicolas Roeg
Director
Paul Mayersberg
Paul Mayersberg
Screenplay
Walter Tevis
Walter Tevis
Novel
Michael Deeley
Michael Deeley
Producer
Barry Spikings
Barry Spikings
Producer
Si Litvinoff
Si Litvinoff
Executive Producer
John Phillips
John Phillips
Original Music Composer
Stomu Yamashta
Stomu Yamashta
Original Music Composer
Anthony B. Richmond
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Graeme Clifford
Graeme Clifford
Editor
Brian Eatwell
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
May Routh
May Routh
Costume Design
Robin Gregory
Robin Gregory
Sound Recordist
John Peverall
John Peverall
Associate Producer
Simon Wakefield
Simon Wakefield
Set Decoration
Ellis Burman Jr.
Ellis Burman Jr.
Makeup Effects
Linda DeVetta
Linda DeVetta
Makeup Artist
Martin Samuel
Martin Samuel
Hairstylist
Roy Stevens
Roy Stevens
Production Manager
Kip Gowans
Kip Gowans
Assistant Director
Tom Raeburn
Tom Raeburn
Property Master
Terry Sharratt
Terry Sharratt
Boom Operator
Richard Graydon
Richard Graydon
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Evans
Martin Evans
Gaffer
Gordon Hayman
Gordon Hayman
Camera Operator
Chuck White
Chuck White
Still Photographer
Susanna Merry
Susanna Merry
Continuity
Marilyn Clarke
Marilyn Clarke
Production Coordinator
Ronald Cook
Ronald Cook
Production Accountant

Trailers and other movies

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH - Trailer
The Man Who Fell To Earth - Rialto Pictures 35th Anniversary Trailer
Michael C. Hall on The Man Who Fell to Earth and David Bowie

Posters and backgrounds

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