The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
139 mins
6.4 / 10
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.
- Drama
- Science Fiction
Cast
Backdrops
Cast
David Bowie
as Thomas Jerome Newton
as Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
as Nathan Bryce
as Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
as Mary-Lou
as Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
as Arthur
as Arthur
Buck Henry
as Oliver Farnsworth
as Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
as Peters
as Peters
Adrienne La Russa
as Helen
as Helen
Claudia Jennings
as Peters' Wife
as Peters' Wife
Rick Riccardo
as Trevor
as Trevor
Jim Lovell
as James Lovell
as James Lovell
Hilary Holland
as Jill
as Jill
Linda Hutton
as Elaine
as Elaine
Jackson D. Kane
as Professor Canutti
as Professor Canutti
Lilybelle Crawford
as Jewelery Store Owner
as Jewelery Store Owner
Richard Breeding
as Receptionist
as Receptionist
Albert Nelson
as Waiter
as Waiter
Peter Prouse
as Peters' Associate
as Peters' Associate
Directing
Nicolas Roeg
- Director
Michael Stevenson
- Second Assistant Director
Kip Gowans
- Assistant Director
Susanna Merry
- Continuity
Production
Michael Deeley
- Producer
Barry Spikings
- Producer
Si Litvinoff
- Executive Producer
John Peverall
- Associate Producer
Roy Stevens
- Production Manager
Marilyn Clarke
- Production Coordinator
Ronald Cook
- Production Accountant
Writing
Camera
Anthony B. Richmond
- Director of Photography
Gordon Hayman
- Camera Operator
Chuck White
- Still Photographer
Sound
John Phillips
- Original Music Composer
Stomu Yamashta
- Original Music Composer
Michael Ellis
- Sound Editor
Robin Gregory
- Sound Recordist
Terry Sharratt
- Boom Operator
