The Man Who Fell to Earth

POWER, SPACE, TIME AND A VISITOR.

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
Cast: David Bowie , Rip Torn , Candy Clark , Tony Mascia , Buck Henry , Bernie Casey , Adrienne La Russa , Claudia Jennings , Rick Riccardo , Jim Lovell

Genres: Science Fiction , Drama

Release date: 1976-03-18

Rating: 6.449

Runtime: 139minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: British Lion Films , Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V. , Cinema 5

Reviews:

  • Briggs Perez
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Joyce Caldwell
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Lilith Hester
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Milana Vaughn
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Sean Ibarra
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5